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1. (n.) prude
a person who is excessively proper or modest and is or affects to be easily shocked, esp. in matters involving sex.
Etymology: (1695–1705; < F prude a prude (n.), prudish (adj.), short for prudefemme, OF prodefeme worthy or respectable woman. See proud , femme)
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1. (noun) prude, puritan
a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
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1. (noun) prude
sb who is easily embarrassed or offended by things relating to sex
Don't be such a prude!
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1. (adj) prude
a woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech
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