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Why testing? Word Origin & History – by Online Etymology Dictionary late 14c., “small vessel used in assaying precious metals,” from O.Fr. test, from L. testum “earthen pot,” related to testa “piece of burned clay, earthen pot, shell” (cf. L. testudo “tortoise”) and texere “to weave” (cf. Lith. tistas “vessel made of willow twigs;” see […] ...