a. [ L. credibilis, fr. credere. See Creed. ] Capable of being credited or believed; worthy of belief; entitled to confidence; trustworthy. [ 1913 Webster ]
Things are made credible either by the known condition and quality of the utterer or by the manifest likelihood of truth in themselves. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
A very diligent and observing person, and likewise very sober and credible. Dampier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being credible; worthiness of belief; credibility. [ R. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]