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ˈweatherproof, a. and n.
[See proof a. 1 b.]
A. adj. Impervious to the weather.
c1620Z. Boyd Zion's Flowers (1855) 16 Our Bark's not weather proof. 1647Herrick Noble Numb., Thanksgiving to God 4 A little house, whose humble Roof Is weather-proof. 1665J. Webb Stone-Heng (1725) 45 Some are hard and Weather Proof; some soft, and subject to Decay. 1778F. Burney Evelina (1791) I. xvi. 66 ‘O never mind the old Beldame,’ cried the Captain; ‘she's weather-proof, I'll answer for her.’ 1848Dickens Dombey lix, The house stands, large and weather-proof, in the long dull street. 1914Illustr. Lond. News 3 Jan. 32/3 Weather-proof overcoats, suits, and costumes.
B. n. Weatherproof material. Also, a weatherproof coat; a raincoat.
1876Smiles Sc. Nat. x. 186 Nothing but the stiffest weather-proof can keep the water out. 1925Studio (Art & Publicity Special Autumn No.) (Advt. suppl.) p. ix, Aquascutum pure wool weatherproofs come in one quality only—the best. 1935Times 21 Feb. 14/2 [The Queen] saw the colour first in a crêpe de Chine weatherproof made with a cape. 1962N.Y. Times 16 Nov. 3 A & F presents a selection of Burberry topcoats, overcoats and weatherproofs.
Hence as v. trans., to make weatherproof or impervious to weather; ˈweatherproofed ppl. a.; ˈweatherproofness.
1926T. E. Lawrence Seven Pillars (1935) vi. lxxix. 435 The Indians weather-proofed their own north-west rooms. 1929Punch 17 Apr. p. xxii/2 Weatherproofed by Burberrys, their value as overcoats is enhanced in every way. 1933Times Lit. Suppl. 7 Dec. 874/3 There is something animal—..in their strength, endurance, weather⁓proofness and capacity to live rough. 1963N.Y. Times 1 Dec. 12 The ‘Stormster’..all-climate coat... Weather⁓proofed cotton-poplin..lined. 1969Jane's Freight Containers 1968–69 9/2 It is recommended that the test for weatherproofness (Test No. 9) be made last. 1976West Lancs. Evening Gaz. 8 Dec. 11/9 The revolutionary roof coating system designed to protect, insulate and weatherproof your home. |