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Prude

Prude Meaning & Definition
Prude Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prude?

[n] a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prude: puritan

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See Also | disagreeable person | unpleasant person

Prude In Webster's Dictionary

\Prude\, n. [F., prudish, originally, discreet, modest; shortened from OF. prudefeme, preudefeme, a discreet or excellent woman; OF. preu, prou, excellent, brave + de of + fete woman. See {Prow}, a., {Prowess}.] A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech. Less modest than the speech of prudes. --Swift.

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