goatproof

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

goat +‎ -proof

Adjective[edit]

goatproof (comparative more goatproof, superlative most goatproof)

  1. Resistant to goats.
    • 1955, May Neatherlin, House of the rancher, page 119:
      Shortly before the completion of the goatproof fence I was the victim of a severe illness.
    • 1975, Sheryll Patterson Herdt, Nitty gritty foodbook: a compendium of basic foods for earthy people, page 194:
      Keep grain rations in a goatproof place. Covered garbage cans work well if the lids are secured with tie-downs.
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