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† imˈproof Obs. rare.
[f. improve v.1, after prove, proof.]
1. Disproof, refutation.
1641J. Jackson True Evang. T. ii. 145 Now secondly for the Elench, and use of improofe.
2. Reproof, rebuke, censure.
1590Greenwood Answ. Def. Read Prayers 30 The whole Scripture is..inspired of God, & profitable vnto doctrine, vnto improof, vnto correction. 1594Southwell M. Magd. Fun. Tears To Rdr., That the reader may learn to love without improof of purity. |