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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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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