prig

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Noun

1. A [[deliberately]] [[superior]] person; a person who demonstrates an exaggerated [[conformity]] or [[propriety]], especially in an irritatingly [[arrogant]] or [[smug]] manner.
2. {{lb|en|archaic}} A conceited [[dandy]]; a [[fop]].
3. {{lb|en|UK|Irish|archaic|thieves}} A [[tinker]].
4. {{lb|en|UK|Irish|archaic|thieves}} A petty thief or [[pickpocket]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|slang|archaic}} To [[filch]] or [[steal]].
2. To [[ride]].
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[copulate]].

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