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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Flashing :: Flashing (n.) Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge of the gutters or to cover the edge of the roofing; also, similar pieces used to cover the valleys of roofs of slate, shingles, or the like. By extension, the metal covering of ridges and hips of roofs; also, in the United States, the protecting of angles and breaks in walls of frame houses with waterproof material, tarred paper, or the like. Cf. Filleting..
Disproval :: Disproval (n.) Act of disproving; disproof.
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..
Contrary :: Contrary (n.) the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another; as, slender proofs which rather show the contrary. See Converse, n., 1..
Shellproof :: Shellproof (a.) Capable of resisting bombs or other shells; bombproof.
Making-up :: Making-up (n.) The act of bringing spirits to a certain degree of strength, called proof..
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..
Cite :: Cite (v. t.) To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation..
Proof :: Proof (a.) Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge..
Waterproof :: Waterproof (a.) Proof against penetration or permeation by water; impervious to water; as, a waterproof garment; a waterproof roof..
Casemate :: Casemate (n.) A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops..
Prief :: Prief (n.) Proof.
Sightproof :: Sightproof (a.) Undiscoverable to sight.
Contract :: Contract (n.) A formal writing which contains the agreement of parties, with the terms and conditions, and which serves as a proof of the obligation..
Presumptive :: Presumptive (a.) Based on presumption or probability; grounded on probable evidence; probable; as, presumptive proof..
Sunrise :: Sunproof (a.) Impervious to the rays of the sun.
Probative :: Probative (a.) Serving for trial or proof; probationary; as, probative judgments; probative evidence..
Weatherproof :: Weatherproof (a.) Proof against rough weather.
Contestation :: Contestation (n.) Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
Say :: Say (n.) Tried quality; temper; proof.
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