Main Entry: ¹vouch

Pronunciation: \ˈvau̇ch\

Function: 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 archaic a : assert, affirm b : attest
3 archaic : to cite or refer to as authority or supporting evidence
4 a : prove, substantiate b : to verify (a business transaction) by examining documentary evidenceintransitive verb 1 : to give a guarantee : become surety
2 a : to supply supporting evidence or testimony b : to give personal assurance

synonyms see certify