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DictionarycredenceChurch table
noun

credence

A small table holding items used in a church service.

The server places the vessels on the credence beside the altar.

Etymology
credenceItaliansideboard

Italian credenza named a sideboard used in preparing or serving food. Credence applies that furnishing idea to the small church table where items for the service are set out.

More examples

  • A white cloth covers the small credence.
  • The church inventory lists a wooden credence and two candlesticks.
  • The priest takes the cup from the credence during the service.

Forms

credence · credences