About The Word Prudery
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Prudery
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What's The Definition Of Prudery?
[n] excessive or affected modesty
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prudery: Grundyism | primness | prudishness Related Terms | Find terms related to Prudery: 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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