What kind of bird is a prim woman?

It is not often possible to hear the use of this word. Most often the phrase "prim woman" is spoken by discussing the English. After all, they have aristocratic restraint, are emphatically mannered and polite, follow all the rules of decency, norms of behavior and upbringing.

Origin of the word

Although there is a stereotype that a prim woman is an Englishman, this adjective has nothing to do with either the English or the representatives of other nations. Dictionaries give such an interpretation of the word "prim": a man who demonstrates a strict, restrained manner of behavior, emphatically observes all accepted conventions and rules of decency.

The origin of the word is not exactly known, but, presumably, it is related to the Ukrainian language, in which there is a verb "crap" - perfection. From this verb formed one of the most common names - Chepurnaya (neat, smart, tidy). In turn, these words stemmed from the Slavic words "cheporitsya", "chapuritsya." In the dictionary of Dahl there is such an interpretation of these words - "to pride, to boast like a chapura." Now this word does not say a lot about the man in the street. Chapura is dialectic, denoting a heron.

Modern use

What do you mean primordial person at the present time? Of course, he is remotely similar to the image of a strict and reserved aristocrat emerging in his head. Now, to be prim, do not need to have to do with the nobility. Many people erect walls around themselves from mannerisms, bombast in order to protect themselves from unwanted encounters, communication, unceremoniousness of others, to avoid unnecessary, inappropriate feelings and emotions. Prudent person also limits himself in the choice of manifestations and deeds, giving himself to the disposal of conventions, stereotypes, attitudes. However, one should also pay tribute to the fact that the equanimity and self-control inherent in such people are extremely rare in our time.