chaste

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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From Middle English chaste, from Old French chaste (“morally pure”), from Latin castus (“pure”).

We are chaste and pure.' — Erik Dorn, Ben Hecht
The chastest constancy will I ever preserve to thy image. — History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Henry Fielding
There are no entirely pure sentiments except in perfectly chaste women. — Camille (La Dame aux Camilias), Alexandre Dumas

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