All 4 Uses of
testimony
in
Measure for Measure
- I think it well: And from this testimony of your own sex,— Since, I suppose, we are made to be no stronger Than faults may shake our frames,—let me be bold;— I do arrest your words.†
Scene 2.4 *testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
- Let him be but testimonied in his own bringings forth, and he shall appear to the envious a scholar, a statesman, and a soldier.†
Scene 3.2testimonied = listened to
- — Thou foolish friar, and thou pernicious woman, Compact with her that's gone, thinkst thou thy oaths, Though they would swear down each particular saint, Were testimonies against his worth and credit, That's seal'd in approbation?†
Scene 5.1testimonies = evidence -- especially statements in a trial
- Pardon me, noble lord: I thought it was a fault, but knew it not; Yet did repent me, after more advice: For testimony whereof, one in the prison, That should by private order else have died, I have reserved alive.†
Scene 5.1testimony = something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing