Then and Now: Word Definitions
- truck
- then: goods used for trade in a cash-poor economy
- now: vehicle meant for hauling
- wallet
- then: knapsack that carried enough provisions for a trip of a few days
- now: small billfold that holds money
- negligee
- then: dress opened in front to show decorated petticoat
- now: woman's light gown made of filmy fabric
- humble pie
- then: pie filled with entrails of deer
- now: make a shame-filled apology
- smug
- then: well-dressed
- now: self-righteous
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