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Definition

Stronger than strong.

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Origins

See proof. Most hard liquor sold at retail in the United States is between 80 and 95 proof (40 to 47.5% by volume); higher proof alcohol is usually bootlegged.

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In Context

  • "1941 February 9, "The 'Hated Hun'—Then and Now", The New York Times, In those days a Hollywood hero had to be 110 proof...."
  • "2002 February 1, "With a Sister Tour, 'O Brother' Family Expands", Boston Globe, Then I was wondering who this Bob Dylan was who wrote this great song, and then I was going deeper and deeper to the stuff that's 110 proof."
  • "Attention must be paid to Dr. Ron Paul, the 110-proof libertarian in the Republican race."