I read this article about the set of books by Jonathon Green.Very interesting collection of words.Here is the example from the book . Check out the usage of words in years.
| 1550-1600 Chafe-litter:An impudent ,cheeky version. Beef-witted -Stupid,simple | 1600-1650 Lerrycometwang:A fool, a simpleton. | 1650-1700 Shabberoon:A shabby person. |
1800-1850 Dismal jimmy:A miserable,gloomy person. Abstractionist-A pickpocket. | 1750-1800 Gollumpus:A large,loutish,uncoordinated person . Abrahamer:A tramp. | 1700-1750 Demi-rep : A woman of doubtful reputation. |
1850-1900 Fhawker:A thief who steals poultry. Cakey-pannum fencer :A street tealer of pastries. | 1900-1950 Dunnigan:One who hangs around restrooms,hopping to steal. Crow mcgee:No good ,unreal,false | 1950-2000 Flaba-flaba :Good for nothing. Oxygen thief:A completely worthless person. |
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