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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : wit-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪt nɪs



Definition of witness

Origin :
  • Old English witnes "attestation of fact, event, etc., from personal knowledge;" also "one who so testifies;" originally "knowledge, wit," formed from wit (n.) + -ness. Christian use (late 14c.) is as a literal translation of Greek martys (see martyr). Witness stand is recorded from 1853.
  • noun person who observes an event
  • verb observe
  • verb testify; authenticate
Example sentences :
  • Avice Milbrey had the fortune to witness one of these bed-time causeries.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The reverential care bestowed on this grave is delightful to witness.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • And then, as if they had been on the witness stand, he looked searchingly at Linda.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Same tone as if trying his best to encourage the witness in his statements.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Have done and witness, then go, order me horses and an escort, for I ride at once.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • Heaven is my witness, that there is no sacrifice I would not make for you.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I see it is also the name of the witness appealed to by Mrs. Morton—humph!
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • He grew sick, his son might have heard the witness—might be convinced.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Now then, Mr. Beaufort, we have the witness, but will that suffice us?
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • And the question, then, will be, how far that witness will suffice?
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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