thornproof

English

Etymology

From thorn +‎ -proof.

Adjective

thornproof (comparative more thornproof, superlative most thornproof)

1. Resistant to tearing by thorns.
   • 1983, Joanna Household, Debrett's guide to Britain: where to go and what to see:

     Waxed cotton coats, thornproof trousers and lightweight gumboots are standard kit on most shoots with the tweeds being brought out for the more formal days.

Derived terms

• thornproofs