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Meaning of PRIMNESS

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  exaggerated and arrogant properness
  2. [n]  excessive or affected modesty
 
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 Synonyms: Grundyism, priggishness, prudery, prudishness
 
 See Also: correctitude, modesty, properness, propriety

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Prim"ness\, n.
The quality or state of being prim; affected formality or
niceness; preciseness; stiffness.
 
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