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Etymology of the English word prude

the English word prude
derived from the French word prude
derived from the French word prudefemme
derived from the Old French word prode

Date

The earliest known usage of prude in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

prudish, pride

Usage

Word found in Old English, Modern English



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