Definition of prudences:
(n) :
(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
(n) :
(uncountable, specifically) Synonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift, thriftiness”).
(n) :
(uncountable, obsolete) Synonym of providence (“preparation for the future; foresight”).
(n) :
(uncountable, obsolete) Synonym of wisdom (“an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise; wise advice”).
(n) :
A female given name from English, one of the Puritan virtue names.