prudery

(pro̵̅o̅dər ē)

noun

the quality or condition of being prudish

Origin: Fr pruderie

See prudery in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. prud·er·ies
  1. The state or quality of being prudish.
  2. An instance of prudish behavior or talk.

Origin:

Origin: French pruderie

Origin: , from prude, prude; see prude

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