Fashions and trends come and go, as often do words, but some last. Uncovering words from the past shows that while some terms may no longer be prevalent, many more have been actively used over time and surface even today.

For a broad look at words recorded across the decades, let’s begin with 10 from the 1900s.

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Source: Oxford English Dictionary timelines (oed.com), including recorded citations



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