1. (v. t.) To call; to summon.
2. (v. t.) To call upon to witness.
3. (v. t.) To warrant; to maintain by affirmations; to attest; to affirm; to avouch.
4. (v. t.) To back; to support; to confirm; to establish.
5. (v. t.) To call into court to warrant and defend, or to make good a warranty of title.
6. (v. i.) To bear witness; to give testimony or full attestation.
7. (v. i.) To assert; to aver; to declare.
8. (n.) Warrant; attestation.
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