strait-lacedness

strait-laced

or straight-laced (strāt′lāst′)

adj.

1. Excessively strict in behavior, morality, or opinions.

2. Having or wearing a tightly laced garment.

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[strait, tightly (obsolete) + -laced (from lace).]

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strait′-lac′ed·ly (-lā′sĭd-lē, -lāst′lē) adv.

strait′-lac′ed·ness n.

strait-lacedness

(ˌstreɪtˈleɪsɪdnɪs) or

straight-lacedness

n

the state or quality of being strait-laced