Found 2 items, similar to Pruderies.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: prudery
prudery
n : excessive or affected modesty [syn:
primness,
prudishness,
Grundyism]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Pruderies
Prudery
\Prud"er*y\, n.; pl.
Pruderies. [F. pruderie. See
Prude.]
The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected
scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.
--Cowper.
[1913 Webster]