Definition of proof

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Proof (a.) Being of a certain standard as to strength; -- said of alcoholic liquors.

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Advance :: Advance (a.) Before in place, or beforehand in time; -- used for advanced; as, an advance guard, or that before the main guard or body of an army; advance payment, or that made before it is due; advance proofs, advance sheets, pages of a forthcoming volume, received in advance of the time of publication..
Substantival :: Substantiation (n.) The act of substantiating or proving; evidence; proof.
Probacy :: Probacy (n.) Proof; trial.
Jobation :: "Jobation (n.) A scolding; a hand, tedious reproof..
Query :: Query (v. t.) To write query (qu., qy., or ?) against, as a doubtful spelling, or sense, in a proof. See Quaere..
Text :: Text (n.) A verse or passage of Scripture, especially one chosen as the subject of a sermon, or in proof of a doctrine..
Sugared :: Sugar (v. t.) To cover with soft words; to disguise by flattery; to compliment; to sweeten; as, to sugar reproof..
Reprobate :: Reprobate (a.) Not enduring proof or trial; not of standard purity or fineness; disallowed; rejected.
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..
Reader :: Reader (n.) A proof reader.
Severity :: Severity (n.) Gravity or austerity; extreme strictness; rigor; harshness; as, the severity of a reprimand or a reproof; severity of discipline or government; severity of penalties..
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..
Fireproof :: Fireproof (a.) Proof against fire; incombustible.
Trial :: Trial (n.) The act of testing by experience; proof; test.
Gossamer :: Gossamer (n.) Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof stuff..
Confirmation :: Confirmation (n.) That which confirms; that which gives new strength or assurance; as to a statement or belief; additional evidence; proof; convincing testimony.
Reprehension :: Reprehension (n.) Reproof; censure; blame; disapproval.
Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To apply, as medicine or a remedy; to give, as a dose or something beneficial or suitable. Extended to a blow, a reproof, etc..
Epichirema :: Epichirema (n.) A syllogism in which the proof of the major or minor premise, or both, is introduced with the premises themselves, and the conclusion is derived in the ordinary manner..
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..
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