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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

Like a prude; very formal, precise, or reserved; affectedly severe in virtue;

as, a

prudish

woman;

prudish

manners.

A formal lecture, spoke with

prudish

face.

Garrick.

Adj.

[from prude.] Affectedly grave; very formal, precise or reserved; as a prudish woman; prudish manners.

A formal lecture, spoke with prudish face.