Category:Prude

Prude, n. Etym: [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.]

Defn: 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.