teist1, f. (gs. ~e, pl. ~eanna).1. Witness, testimony. ~ a thabhairt i rud, to testify to sth. 2. Report, record; recommendation. ~ seirbhíse, service record. ~ agus moladh, recommendation and praise. 3. Reputation, fame. Tá an ~ sin air, he has that reputation. ~ an léinn, reputation for learning. Ba mhór a d~, great was their fame.