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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)
Origin: 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, Prowess.
(01 Mar 1998)
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