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• Vouch — Vouch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vouched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vouching}.] [OE. vouchen, OF. vochier to call, fr. L. vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice. See {Voice}, and cf. {Avouch}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To call; to summon. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] [They] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• vouch — /vaʊtʃ / (say vowch) verb (t) 1. to warrant; attest; confirm. 2. to sustain or uphold by some practical proof or demonstration, or as such proof does. 3. to affirm or declare as with warrant; vouch for. 4. to adduce or quote in support, as… …  

• vouch — v. 1 intr. (foll. by for) answer for, be surety for (will vouch for the truth of this; can vouch for him; could not vouch for his honesty). 2 tr. archaic cite as an authority. 3 tr. archaic confirm or uphold (a statement) by evidence or assertion …   Useful english dictionary

• vouch — /vawch/ To call upon; to call in to warranty; to call upon the grantor or warrantor to defend the title to an estate; to call upon witness to give warranty of title. To substantiate with evidence; to verify. To give personal assurance or serve as …   Black's law dictionary

• vouch — /vowch/, v.i. 1. to support as being true, certain, reliable, etc. (usually fol. by for): Her record in office vouches for her integrity. 2. to attest; guarantee; certify (usually fol. by for): to vouch for someone in a business transaction. v.t …   Universalium

• vouch — I. verb Etymology: Middle English vochen, vouchen, from Anglo French voucher to call, vouch, from Latin vocare to call, summon, from vox voice more at voice Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to summon into court to warrant or defend a title 2 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• vouch — [[t]vaʊtʃ[/t]] v. i. 1) to provide proof, supporting evidence, or assurance (usu. fol. by for): to vouch for someone s integrity[/ex] 2) to give a guarantee or act as surety or sponsor; take responsibility (usu. fol. by for) 3) to sustain or… …   From formal English to slang

• Vouched — Vouch Vouch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vouched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vouching}.] [OE. vouchen, OF. vochier to call, fr. L. vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice. See {Voice}, and cf. {Avouch}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To call; to summon. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Vouching — Vouch Vouch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vouched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vouching}.] [OE. vouchen, OF. vochier to call, fr. L. vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice. See {Voice}, and cf. {Avouch}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To call; to summon. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• warrant — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. warranty, guaranty; pledge, security, surety; authority; summons, writ, permit, pass; sanction; justification. v. t. guarantee, indemnify, vouch for, answer for, certify, secure; affirm; state,… …   English dictionary for students

• Biblical Exegesis —     Biblical Exegesis     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Biblical Exegesis     Exegesis is the branch of theology which investigates and expresses the true sense of Sacred Scripture.     The exegete does not inquire which books constitute Sacred… …   Catholic encyclopedia