n. [ L. immodestia: cf. F. immodestie. ] Lack of modesty, delicacy, or decent reserve; indecency. “A piece of immodesty.” Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. modestia: cf. F. modestie. See Modest. ]
Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Modesty piece,