Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRU'DER-Y
PRU'DER-Y, n. [from prude.]
Affected scrupulousness; excessive nicety in conduct; stiffness; affected reserve or gravity; coyness. – Tatler.
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PRU'DER-Y, n. [from prude.]
Affected scrupulousness; excessive nicety in conduct; stiffness; affected reserve or gravity; coyness. – Tatler.
Return to page 227 of the letter “P”.