Definition of proof

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Proof (n.) The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness that resists impression, or does not yield to force; impenetrability of physical bodies..

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Bead Proof :: Bead proof () Among distillers, a certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it; now ascertained by more accurate meters..
Spongiose :: Spongiopilin (n.) A kind of cloth interwoven with small pieces of sponge and rendered waterproof on one side by a covering of rubber. When moistend with hot water it is used as a poultice.
Approver :: Approver (n.) One who approves. Formerly, one who made proof or trial..
Suspect :: Suspect (v. t.) To imagine to exist; to have a slight or vague opinion of the existence of, without proof, and often upon weak evidence or no evidence; to mistrust; to surmise; -- commonly used regarding something unfavorable, hurtful, or wrong; as, to suspect the presence of disease..
Arctic :: Arctic (n.) A warm waterproof overshoe.
Proof :: Proof (a.) Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof..
Proof :: Proof (n.) The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness that resists impression, or does not yield to force; impenetrability of physical bodies..
Testify :: Testify (v. i.) To make a solemn declaration under oath or affirmation, for the purpose of establishing, or making proof of, some fact to a court; to give testimony in a cause depending before a tribunal..
Touch :: Touch (v.) Hence, examination or trial by some decisive standard; test; proof; tried quality..
Refute :: Refute (v. t.) To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant..
Sound :: Sound (v. i.) To make or convey a certain impression, or to have a certain import, when heard; hence, to seem; to appear; as, this reproof sounds harsh; the story sounds like an invention..
Mackintosh :: Mackintosh (n.) A waterproof outer garment; -- so called from the name of the inventor.
Argument :: Argument (n.) Proof; evidence.
Problem :: Problem (n.) A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt..
Waterproof :: Waterproof (a.) Proof against penetration or permeation by water; impervious to water; as, a waterproof garment; a waterproof roof..
Lesson :: Lesson (n.) A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
Testimony :: Testimony (n.) Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.
Shame-proof :: Shame-proof (n.) Shameless.
Proof :: Proof (n.) Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken.
Making-up :: Making-up (n.) The act of bringing spirits to a certain degree of strength, called proof..
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