#cantingdictionary

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academy

Then: a brothel, bagnio.

Now: a secondary or high school, especially a private one.

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acting

Then: the deceitful, performing, mumming.

Now: to perform and portray a character from a true or fictional story intended to entertain a wider audience.

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affair of honour

Then: killing an innocent man in a duel.

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aunt

Then: a bawd, sometimes called mother.

Now: the sister of one's father or mother; the wife of one’s uncle.

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babes in the wood

Then: rogues in the stocks or pillory.

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badger

Then: to confound, perplex, or tease.

Now: to bother incessantly.

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bag the swag

Then: pocket your portion, hide your whack.

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baggage

Then: a slut, a common prostitute.

Now: an issue regarding a person's past that can affect their current disposition: addictions, debt, diseases, bad habits, past relationships (significant other or family), or kids.