a. [ F. prolifique, fr. L. proles offspring (from pro for, forward + the root of alere to nourish) + facere to make. See Adult, Old, and Fact. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Prolificness. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Producing young or fruit abundantly; fruitful; prolific. --
v. t. [ See Prolific. ] To make prolific; to fertilize; to impregnate. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. prolification, LL. prolificatio. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being prolific; fruitfulness; prolificacy. [ 1913 Webster ]