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单词 priggery
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priggery

[ prig-uh-ree ]
/ ˈprɪg ə ri /

noun, plural prig·ger·ies for 2.

the conduct or character of a prig.
an act or remark characteristic of a prig.

Origin of priggery

First recorded in 1735–45; prig1 + -ery

Words nearby priggery

priesthood, Priestley, priestly, priest-ridden, prig, priggery, priggism, Prigogine, prill, prilocaine, Prilosec
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Example sentences from the Web for priggery

  • The Christian Hero is by no means a piece of priggery, but a sensible and wise little book.

    The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers|Various
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