Found 2 items, similar to Prude.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: prude prude n : a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum [syn: puritan]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Prude Prude \Prude\, n. [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.] A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech. [1913 Webster] Less modest than the speech of prudes. --Swift. [1913 Webster]