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Felix,
1777–1840,
American politician: senator 1829–38, 1839–40; attorney general 1838–39.
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Grun·dy
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di
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noun
Mrs.,
a narrow-minded, conventional person who is extremely critical of any
breach
of propriety.
Origin:
after
Mrs. Grundy,
a character mentioned in the play
Speed the Plough
(1798) by Thomas Morton (1764?–1838), English playwright
Related forms
Grun·dy·ist,
Grun·dy·ite,
noun
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Grundy
(ˈɡrʌndɪ)
—
n
a narrow-minded person who keeps critical watch on the propriety of others
[C18: named after Mrs
Grundy,
the character in T. Morton's play
Speed the Plough
(1798)]
'Grundyism
—
n
'Grundyist
—
n
'Grundyite
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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