Pudicity

Pudicity
Pudicity Pu*dic"i*ty, n. [Cf. F. pudicit['e], L. pudicitia.] Modesty; chastity. --Howell. [1913 Webster]

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  • pudicity — n. Modesty, chastity …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • pudicity — pu·dic·i·ty …   English syllables

  • pudicity — /pyuwdisatiy/ Chastity; purity; continence; modesty; the abstaining from all unlawful carnal commerce or connection …   Black's law dictionary

  • pudicity — Chastity; personal purity …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • pudicity — pyüˈdisəd.ē noun ( es) Etymology: Middle French pudicité, from Latin pudicus + Middle French ité ity : modesty, chastity …   Useful english dictionary

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