| 释义 |
† misˈproving, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. mis-1 7 + prove v. = thrive.]
Falling off, failure. So misˈproving ppl. a., failing, unsuccessful.
1542Udall Erasm. Apoph. 101 b, To laye vnto y⊇ Goddes y⊇ faulte of quaillyng and mysprouyng. 1798Trans. Soc. Arts XVI. 204 By too thin planting I am subject to more misproving crops. Ibid. 209 If I try any fresh experiment, I never condemn it for misproving one year. |