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Gerda K.

Uncover The Meaning Of 28 Bizarre Words That Once Made Perfect Sense In English

English changed a lot over the years. The words that people used in the past are honestly hard to believe. If you went back a few centuries, you might not even recognize what people were saying – it almost sounds like another language.

This quiz is all about those weird, forgotten words. You’ll get 28 real terms that were once part of everyday English, and your job is to guess what they actually meant.

Let’s see how many you can figure out! 📜

🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Brainy Center and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity.💡 🚀

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