The word "testis" comes from Latin, meaning to bear witness.
And apparently back in ancient Rome, only MEN could bear witness or testify in a public forum.
In order to show importance to their testimony, they would hold their testicles as they spoke, and an oath was declared while holding another's testicles.
So that's where we get the word testify from today.
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