Romeo and Juliet

Define indecent based on how it used in the following lines, “But first let me say: if you lead her into a fool’s paradise, as they say, it would be extremely indecent behavior, as they say.”

Act 2 scene 4 154-156

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In context, indecent means improper behavior.... sexual behavior. The Nurse is warning Romeo not to trick Juliet or compromise her reputation.... she is too young, and to do so would be evil.

(to ROMEO) Pray you, sir, a word. And as I told you, my young lady bid me inquire you out. What she bade me say, I will keep to myself. But first let me tell ye, if ye should lead her into a fool’s paradise, as they say, it were a very gross kind of behavior, as they say. For the gentlewoman is young, and therefore, if you should deal double with her, truly it were an ill thing to be offered to any gentlewoman, and very weak dealing.
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