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ˈrainproof, rain-proof, a. (and n.)
[f. rain n.1 + proof n.]
Impervious to rain. Hence as n., a rainproof garment, esp. a raincoat. Also ˈrain-proofed a., (a) rendered impervious to rain; (b) wearing a rainproof; ˈrainproofer, a manufacturer of rain-proof fabrics.
1831Carlyle Sart. Res. ii. vii, Their old Temples..for long have not been rainproof. 1870Emerson Soc. & Solit. vii. 131 Rain-proof coats for all climates. 1902Daily Chron. 7 Jan. 6/3 The greatcoat is to be made of rain⁓proofed drab-mixture cloth. 1908Ladies' Field 25 July p. iii/3 (Advt.), J. W. Elvery & Co., waterproofers and rain⁓proofers,..London, W. 1923W. Deeping Secret Sanct. xiii. 136, I was a wiser virgin than you. I did take a rainproof with me. 1960News Chron. 6 May 8/4 His identically rainproofed escorts prepare to shoot him. 1965D. Francis For Kicks ii. 29 Everything from under-clothes to washing things, jodhpur boots to rainproof, jeans to pyjamas. 1967N. Freeling Strike Out 34 The figure wears a black track⁓suit now gone greenish, with khaki rainproof trousers and an English suède windcheater. 1977M. Kenyon Rapist xii. 165 George in rainproof hat. |