What does credence?

Credence means trustworthiness. Also, by a weird linguistic trick, it means a low table or cabinet next to a desk, sometimes called a credenza.

Because Betsy spent so much time gossiping, there was little credence in many of the stories she told about the other girls.

There is a meaning of credit ie believe that is synonymous with credence.

Creedence came from Tom Fogerty's best friend Credence.Clearwater came from their concern about the enviroment.Revival came from them renaming the band after ten years of playing together.

Credence means:belief; acceptance as valid or true. Example: Do not give credence to gossip. -OR- How can you give credence to his absurd story? -Goodluck, Kristen