testamur
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
The slip of paper on which the examiners testify (testari) to the fact that the candidate has satisfied their requirements.—University.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “testamur” mean?
The slip of paper on which the examiners testify (testari) to the fact that the candidate has satisfied their requirements.—University.
Is “testamur” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.