"knaveproof" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more knaveproof [comparative], most knaveproof [superlative]
Etymology: From knave + -proof. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|knave|proof}} knave + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} knaveproof (comparative more knaveproof, superlative most knaveproof)
  1. For a system or body: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error; fail-safe.
    Sense id: en-knaveproof-en-adj-4oMtgABK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -proof: 55 45 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 51 49
  2. For an idea or plan: infallible, or bulletproof.
    Sense id: en-knaveproof-en-adj-uhgHW3CG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -proof: 55 45 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 51 49
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