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The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.

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  1. n. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.
  2. n. excessive or affected modesty
  3. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. Cowper.
  4. The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affectedscrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. Cowper.
  5. n:100 n excessive or affected modesty