shellproof

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH-
Proto-Indo-European *skol-yeh₂
Proto-Germanic *skaljō
Proto-West Germanic *skallju
Old English sċiell
Middle English schelle
English shell
English proof
English -proof
English shellproof

    From shell + -proof.

    Adjective

    shellproof (comparative more shellproof, superlative most shellproof)

    1. Resistant to shelling.
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