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chaste



Pronunciation: (chāst), [key]
—adj., chast•er, chast•est.
1. refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
2. virgin.
3. not engaging in sexual relations; celibate.
4. free from obscenity; decent: chaste conversation.
5. undefiled or stainless: chaste, white snow.
6. pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple.
7. Obs.unmarried.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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