Grundyism

It leads to watch committees and Grundyism, and some enlightened control is preferable.

The Future of the Theatre 1934

"To persons who like hard hitting, vigorous English levelled at the cant of Grundyism, this book will come as a great treat."

Montaigne and Shakspere 1894

No Grundyism in Rhoda Nunn; no simpering, no mincing of phrases.

The Odd Women George Gissing 1880

Now, we _bush-settlers_ are more independent: we do what we like; we dress as we find most suitable and most convenient; we are totally without the fear of any Mr. or Mrs. Grundy; and having shaken off the trammels of Grundyism, we laugh at the absurdity of those who voluntarily forge afresh and hug their chains.

The Backwoods of Canada Being Letters From The Wife of an Emigrant Officer, Illustrative of the Domestic Economy of British America Catharine Parr Strickland Traill 1850