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English
Noun
Mrs. Grundy (plural Mrs. Grundies)
- Synonym of grundy
1978 December 23, Michael Bronski, “Notes and Thoughts by One Gay Man on Pornography and Censorship”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 22, page 14:Women have, historically, been put in a double bind position in these matters. Acting out of self-interest and self-protection, they have been placed in the position of moral guardianship. When times have changed they have then had to bear the brunt of criticism for being prudes and "Mrs. Grundys."