PRUDES

Noun

prudes

plural of prude

Anagrams

• Dupres, drupes, dupers, perdus, pursed, reds up, sprued

Proper noun

Prudes

plural of Prude

Anagrams

• Dupres, drupes, dupers, perdus, pursed, reds up, sprued

Source: Wiktionary

PRUDE

Prude, n. Etym: [F., prudish, originally, discreet, modest; shortened from OF. prudefeme, preudefeme, a discreet or excellent woman; OF. preu, prou, excellent, brave + de of + fete woman. See Prow, a., Prowess.]

Definition: A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech. Less modest than the speech of prudes. Swift.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition