Grundy
1Felix, 1777–1840, American politician: senator 1829–38, 1839–40; attorney general 1838–39.
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Other definitions for Grundy (2 of 2)
Mrs., a narrow-minded, conventional person who is extremely critical of any breach of propriety.
Origin of Grundy
2Other words from Grundy
- Grun·dy·ist, Grun·dy·ite, noun
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How to use Grundy in a sentence
She had had a bitter experience of what Mrs. Grundy could say, and felt a wholesome dread of that slanderous individual.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieJim and Grundy each seized an oar, and, exerting their strength, they were soon clear of the wreck.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneMy opportunities of knowing women's feelings toward Mrs. Grundy are better than yours.
The Letters of Ambrose Bierce | Ambrose BierceAnd still Miss Grundy told her fifty times a day that "she didn't half pay her way, to say nothing about the young one."
The English Orphans | Mary Jane HolmesMiss Grundy, however, said "it was plenty good enough for a pauper," reminding Mary that "beggars shouldn't be choosers."
The English Orphans | Mary Jane Holmes
British Dictionary definitions for Grundy
/ (ˈɡrʌndɪ) /
a narrow-minded person who keeps critical watch on the propriety of others
Origin of Grundy
1Derived forms of Grundy
- Grundyism, noun
- Grundyist or Grundyite, noun
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