scandal proof
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
One who has eaten shame and drank after it, or would blush at being ashamed.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
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Common questions
What does “scandal proof” mean?
One who has eaten shame and drank after it, or would blush at being ashamed.
Is “scandal proof” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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