rudish
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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My Laura, your rebukes are prudish; For although flattery is rudish, Yet deference, not more than just, May be received without disgust.
From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John
I was off my guard, and rudish; but you were not.
From A Woman-Hater by Reade, Charles
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