prig

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Each of them was engaged to Ernest Worthing, but, in the words of the immortal Betsy Prig when referring to Mrs 'Arris, "There ain't no sich person."

From Oscar Wilde by Ingleby, Leonard Cresswell

Here we are brought face to face, in a pictorial sense, with the hypocrite, Mr. Pecksniff, the abstemious Mrs. Gamp and her bosom friend, Betsy Prig, simple Tom Pinch and his charming sister, Ruth.

From 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne), a Memoir. by Kitton, Fred. G.

All three started, calling Prig, and running after her and Blackhawk in wild confusion.

From Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various

Now, Sairah," said Mrs. Prig, "jining business with pleasure, as so often we've done afore, wot is this bothersome affair about which you wants to consult me?

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 24, 1890 by Various

He looks so hard at me—he knows I'm a Prig!

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various