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non-proˈficient
[non- 2.]
One who fails to make progress or improve.
1579–80[see nihilagent]. 1608Dod & Cleaver Expos. Prov. 24 Reproofe of Non-proficients which are taught much and learne little. 1647Trapp Comm. Matt. xiii. 47 Christ is an incessant teacher: learn then, for shame, lest he turn us off for non-proficients. 1665Boyle Occas. Refl. iv. ix. 61 If a Sermon leave us Devouter than it found us..we may be Despondents, but are not altogether Non-proficients. |