| 释义 |
proofy, a. dial.|ˈpruːfɪ|
[f. proof n. 8 + -y.]
Having the quality of turning out well or producing good results.
1848W. Barnes Poems in Dorset Dial. Gloss., Proofy, having much proof; likely to fatten. 1854Jrnl. R. Agric. Soc. XV. ii. 428 A cut of grass like a water-meadow of the most ‘proofy’ kind. 1886Elworthy W. Somerset Wordbk., Proofy...1. Of cattle or sheep—of a kind like to improve in size or condition...2. Of land or soil—rich in fattening qualities. Very proofy ground for young stock. |