ETYM French chaste, from Latin castus pure, chaste; cf. Greek katharos pure, Skr. çudth to purify.
(Homonym: chased).
1. Abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse.
2. Morally pure especially not having experienced sexual intercourse.
3. Pure and simple in design or style.
1. Pur.
2. Sage.
3. Pudique.