prudery

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Prudery is the parsimony of a shrivelled heart, and is scarcely worthy of respect.

From The Friendships of Women by Alger, William Rounseville

Prudery here insists that boys and girls shall be left to learn anyhow.

From Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles by Saleeby, C. W. (Caleb Williams)

Prudery pretends to have only those passions that it cannot feel.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green

Prudery iz the remorse ov cunning that haz been foiled; and coquettry seems to be the abandon ov art and buty.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.

Prudery is fossilized modesty, and no longer reacts vitally.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock