n. [ OF. prove, proeve, F. preuve, fr. L. proba, fr. probare to prove. See Prove. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
For whatsoever mother wit or art
Could work, he put in proof. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
You shall have many proofs to show your skill. Ford. [ 1913 Webster ]
Formerly, a very rude mode of ascertaining the strength of spirits was practiced, called the proof. Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]
I'll have some proof. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is no proof of a man's understanding to be able to confirm whatever he pleases. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Properly speaking, proof is the effect or result of evidence, evidence is the medium of proof. Cf. Demonstration, 1. [ 1913 Webster ]
Artist's proof,
Proof reader,
a. [ 1913 Webster ]
I . . . have found thee
Proof against all temptation. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
This was a good, stout proof article of faith. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Proof charge (Firearms),
Proof impression.
Proof load (Engin.),
Proof sheet.
Proof spirit (Chem.),
Proof staff,
Proof stick (Sugar Manuf.),
Proof text,
v. t. To arm with proof armor; to arm securely;
a. Wanting sufficient evidence to induce belief; not proved. Boyle. --
a. Proof against proofs; obstinate in the wrong. “That might have shown to any one who was not proof-proof.” Whateley. [ 1913 Webster ]