❓OMG 😱 #22: Did You know the Word 'Testify' Derived From a Time When Men Were Required to Swear on Their Testicles ¯\_(ツ)_/¯jimscope (52)in #education • 8 years ago The word 'testify' is an ancient word that is derived from a time when men were required to swear on their testicles. Have a wonderful steem weekend! Share this post when you hear this question being asked. ¯\___(ツ)____/¯ Don't miss out on my next post! Follow me now @jimscope #people #lol #discovery #truth
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The word is Middle English testifien, from Anglo-French testifier, from Latin testificari, from testis witness.(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/testify). I like the idea of testicle honour but don't think it is true.
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