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strait-laced Definition

strait·-laced (-lāst′)

adjective

  1. Archaic
    1. tightly laced, as a corset
    2. wearing tightly laced garments
  2. narrowly strict or severe in behavior or moral views

strait-laced Synonyms

strait-laced

modif.

strict, severe, stiff; see prudish.