Definitions for: Prude

[n] a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum

Webster (1913) Definition: Prude, n. [F., prudish, originally, discreet, modest;
shortened from OF. prudefeme, preudefeme, a discreet or
excellent woman; OF. preu, prou, excellent, brave + de of +
fete woman. See Prow, a., Prowess.]
A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is
overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary
prudence in conduct and speech.

Less modest than the speech of prudes. --Swift.

Synonyms: puritan

See Also: disagreeable person, unpleasant person

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