Definition of proof

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Proof (v. t.) Armor of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armor of proof..

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Stethal :: Stet (v. t.) To cause or direct to remain after having been marked for omission; to mark with the word stet, or with a series of dots below or beside the matter; as, the proof reader stetted a deled footnote..
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..
Sugared :: Sugar (v. t.) To cover with soft words; to disguise by flattery; to compliment; to sweeten; as, to sugar reproof..
Proof :: Proof (a.) Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge..
Rebuke :: Rebuke (v. t.) To check, silence, or put down, with reproof; to restrain by expression of disapprobation; to reprehend sharply and summarily; to chide; to reprove; to admonish..
Reprimand :: Reprimand (n.) Severe or formal reproof; reprehension, private or public..
Say :: Say (n.) Tried quality; temper; proof.
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..
Reprehension :: Reprehension (n.) Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
Evidence :: Evidence (n.) That which is legally submitted to competent tribunal, as a means of ascertaining the truth of any alleged matter of fact under investigation before it; means of making proof; -- the latter, strictly speaking, not being synonymous with evidence, but rather the effect of it..
Hearing :: Hearing (n.) A listening to facts and evidence, for the sake of adjudication; a session of a court for considering proofs and determining issues..
Warproof :: Warproof (n.) Valor tried by war.
Underproof :: Underproof (a.) Containing less alcohol than proof spirit. See Proof spirit, under Spirit..
Confront :: Confront (v. t.) To put face to face; to cause to face or to meet; as, to confront one with the proofs of his wrong doing..
Trial :: Trial (n.) The act of testing by experience; proof; test.
Tarpaulin :: Tarpaulin (n.) A piece of canvas covered with tar or a waterproof composition, used for covering the hatches of a ship, hammocks, boats, etc..
Positive :: Positive (a.) Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition, qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience; peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive truth; positive proof..
Reasoning :: Reasoning (n.) That which is offered in argument; proofs or reasons when arranged and developed; course of argument.
Demonstrance :: Demonstrance (n.) Demonstration; proof.
Re Proval :: Re proval (n.) Reproof.
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