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Prudery

Prudery Meaning & Definition
Prudery Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prudery?

[n] excessive or affected modesty

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prudery: Grundyism | primness | prudishness

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See Also | modesty

Prudery In Webster's Dictionary

\Prud"er*y\, n.; pl. {Pruderies}. [F. pruderie. See {Prude}.] The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. --Cowper.

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