attested vs proven

attested

adj
  • Proven; shown to be true with evidence. 

  • The word "slæpwerig" (sleep-weary) is attested in the Exeter Book in the form "slæpwerigne". 

  • Supported with testimony. 

  • Certified as good, correct, or pure. 

  • Of words or languages, proven to have existed by records. 

proven

adj
  • Having been proved; having proved its value or truth. 

How often have the words attested and proven occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )