Both Uses of
prudent
in
My Antonia
- After all the others had gathered round the card-tables and young Duval had been warned by Prudence, Marguerite descended the staircase with Varville; such a cloak, such a fan, such jewels—and her face!†
Book 3prudence = good sense and caution
- I had prudently brought along Mrs. Harling's useful Commencement present, and I took Lena home under its shelter.†
Book 3 *prudently = with good sense and caution
Definitions:
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(1)
(prudent) sensible and careful
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Prudence is also a female name.