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  • 21Pruderies — 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] …

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  • 22Prudery — 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] …

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  • 23Wariness — Wa ri*ness, n. The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness. An almost reptile wariness. G. W. Cable. [1913 Webster] To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used. Sprat …

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  • 24scrupulous — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin scrupulosus, from scrupulus Date: 15th century 1. having moral integrity ; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper 2. punctiliously exact ; painstaking < working with&#8230; …

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