What Was This Called?

Words, like everything else, change with time. This is especially true when we're talking about the names of things. Some names are forgotten, while others are replaced with slang words or completely new words after enough time has passed. Do you still remember the old terms for things? Prove it by acing this quiz!
 
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What did they used to call shoes that went over your regular shoes to protect from the rain?
Galoshes
Deepshoes
Splashers
Shallowers
 
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What is an old name for poison?
Slapdash
Pimpim
Bane
Virgin-oil
 
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An old name for a dagger that is used for stabbing.
Dirk
Hook
Scimitar
Bayonet
 
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What did they used to call a kiss?
Busbodakae
Lossigossi
Buss
Glossicity
 
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An old name for a hunchback person.
Crookback
Bramback
Awkardback
Godstruck
 
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A name for an old, unassuming car...
Old jam
Jeepers
Nojam
Jalopy
 
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What did they call these work clothes in the past?
Dungarees
Micro-Aprons
Coverallios
Working-dress
 
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An old name for a heavy rainfall
Lumming
Flaliling
Brimming
Brinking
 
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An old and grand name for a large sofa
Davensport
Largesport
Nether-regions
Davenport
 
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What was another word for the police?
The Fuzz
The Bulls
Nightsitters
The Squares
 
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An old name for an old woman.
Virlam
Beldam
Bedlam
Viragolam
 
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Hint
Another name they used to call handcuffs...
Tyers
Constricters
Darbies
Arresties
 
Forgotten Words...
It may not be your day for good memory or you may have never heard these old names for objects we still use today. Have... READ MORE
 
Partial Recollection
Good job! You remembered more of these old terms than most people ever do. The old names sure sound funny today... READ MORE
 
Alive In Your Memory
You've beaten our test! These names, terms and slang words never really left your memories, they are as alive today for... READ MORE
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