Is that directed at me? I always do my research.
testicle, n.
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪk(ə)l/
Etymology: < Latin
testiculus, diminutive <
testis testis n.2: see
-cule suffix. Compare French
testicule, Spanish
testiculo, Portuguese
testiculo, Italian
testicolo
testify, v.
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪfʌɪ/
Etymology: < late or medieval Latin
testificāre, classical Latin
testificārī to bear witness, proclaim, <
testis witness +
ficus making: see
-fy suffix. So obsolete French
testifier (16th cent.).
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Also, as stated, the bible. "
Abraham said to the senior servant in his household, the steward of all his property, 'Place your hand under my thigh: I am going to make you swear by Yahweh