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 verb1: to summon into court to warrant or defend a title2archaic a: assert, affirm b: attest3archaic : to cite or refer to as authority or supporting evidence4 a: prove, substantiate b: to verify (a business transaction) by examining documentary evidenceintransitive verb1: to give a guarantee : become surety2 a: to supply supporting evidence or testimony b: to give personal assurance

synonyms see certify