Talk:straight-laced

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Should strait-laced be the primary entry? It seems to be more etymologically correct. Equinox ◑ 01:52, 12 March 2012 (UTC)Reply

Agreed. The term is originally a reference to tightly (i.e. strait) laced corsets. Straight is a mis-spelling originating amongst those unaware of the original reference. 194.129.64.4 10:43, 11 August 2020 (UTC)Reply
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