Grundy
1 Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Grundy
After Mrs. Grundy, a character mentioned in the play Speed the Plough (1798) by Thomas Morton (1764?–1838), English playwright
Example Sentences
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“I believe in sociology as a weapon,” Grundy says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The court heard Taylor Grundy had two previous convictions and was currently under a community order for driving while disqualified and having no insurance.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
It can’t hurt to bring in an executive with “deep relationships” at Walmart, a major customer of PepsiCo’s, said BNP Paribas managing director Kevin Grundy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
They were taken to hospitals in Grundy County and Waterloo.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
Very likely some Mrs. Grundy will observe, “I don’t believe it, boys will be boys, young men must sow their wild oats, and women must not expect miracles.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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