\Ver`i*si*mil"i*tude\, n. [L. verisimilitudo: cf.
OF. verisimilitude. See {Verisimilar}.]
The quality or state of being verisimilar; the appearance of
truth; probability; likelihood.
      Verisimilitude and opinion are an easy purchase; but
      true knowledge is dear and difficult.    --Glanvill.
      All that gives verisimilitude to a narrative. --Sir. W.
                                               Scott.