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GRUHN-dee-iz-uhm
noun
moronic adherence to conventionality
1836The Backwoods of CanadaNow, we bush-settlers are more independent: we do what we like; we dress as we find most suitable and most convenient; we are totally without the fear of any Mr. or Mrs. Grundy; and having shaken off the trammels of Grundyism, we laugh at the absurdity of those who voluntarily forge afresh and hug their chains.1926The Silver SpoonI hate Grundyism.Labels: Catharine Parr Traill, John Galsworthy
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