PRIGGISM

Etymology

Noun

priggism (usually uncountable, plural priggisms)

The quality or state of being priggish; the manners of a prig; exaggerated propriety, fussiness about trivialities.

(obsolete) Roguery; thievery.

Synonyms

• (quality or state of being priggish): priggery, priggishness

Source: Wiktionary


Prig"gism, n.

1. The quality or state of being priggish; the manners of a prig. Ed. Rev.

2. Roguery; thievery. [Obs.] Fielding.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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