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prude definition

prude (pro̵̅o̅d)

noun

a person who is overly modest or proper in behavior, dress, or speech, esp. in a way that annoys others

Etymology: Fr, back-form. < prudefemme, excellent woman < OFr prud (see proud) + feme, woman

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