† infallidadj.
Obsolete.
That does not fail or prove false; = infallible adj. 2.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > foundation in fact, validity > [adjective]
goodOE
substantial1419
soundc1440
allowablec1443
stronga1475
stable1481
infallible1526
sore1530
sincere1536
acknowledged1548
of…validity1581
firm1600
acknowledgeable1630
valiant1632
infallid1635
valid1651
copper-bottomed1890
1635 T. Heywood Hierarchie Blessed Angells v. 308 Infallid testimonies of the wisedome and power of the Almighty.
1639 G. Daniel Ecclus. xxxvii. 87 He gives infallid rules Of Knowledge.
a1641 J. Webster & T. Heywood Appius & Virginia (1654) ii. 4 Upon my infallid evidence, you may pronounce the sentence on my side.
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