1. Bootstrap
   Bodkin
2. Baseball
   Balloon

Used in the 1800s, a bodkin was a synonym for a dagger or stiletto. It is also a needle with a blunt edge with a large hole for driving a ribbon through a hem.

1. Burgess
   Burrow
2. Bridewell
   Bridle

In the mid-1600s, the word bridewell was used to describe a prison, usually for petty offenders. Its roots originate in England, where a building (originally royal housing) was converted into a hospital, and later into a prison. This building was located near St. Bridget's Well.

1. Zounds
   Zane
2. Queen
   Quiver

Sounding pretty innocent today, zounds was actually a curse in reference to Jesus Christ's Crucifixion. In particular, it was to wish the injuries that Christ endured on the cross on others.

1. Magazine
   Magdalen
2. Modish
   Mogwai

With its roots in the late 1500s, a magdalen took its name from Mary Magdalene, a follower of Christ. This word could also be used to describe a halfway house (a home for reformed prostitutes).

1. Jinkies
   Jarl
2. Izba
   Izzard

Not only is izzard the word for the letter z, it is also the last name of famed comedian Eddie Izzard. Eddie is not only a comedian, he's also a political activist and writer.

1. Burner
   Bumper
2. Rubber
   Rambler

Today, when you hear bumper, you usually think of a car part. However, in 1677, a bumper usually meant a large glass of alcohol. In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, this meaning of bumper comes before the car part.

1. Either
   Ether
2. Cicisbeo
   Cicadia

With Italian roots, cicisbeo was (and still is) used to describe the male lovers of married women. It made its first appearance in the early 1700s. The plural of this word is cicisbei.

1. Candlelight
   Camelopard
2. Cannery
   Camera

A combination of two words from Greek, kamēlos meaning camel and pardalis meaning leopard, Latin scholars created camelopard. It came into use in the 14th century. Maybe it was because of the camel's unique shape and the leopard's spotted coat.

1. Crawled
   Creeper
2. Crookback
   Crocodile

Kyphosis, the disease that causes hunched backs is caused by either a birth deformity, arthritis, or osteoporosis. When women have this hunch, it is usually referred to as a dowager's hump.

1. Dowagers
   Damsels
2. Darties
   Darbies

Darbies, another word for handcuffs, has English roots. A variant of the obsolete word, Derbies (meaning father's bonds), signifies the rigid indebtedness that one has to their fathers.

1. Dilly
   Delicate
2. Delate
   Delight

Many of our words are a variant of Latin words. In the case of delate, it comes from the Latin word delatus and was first used in the 15th century.

1. Toward
   Froth
2. Froward
   Trounce

The word froward means disobedient or contrary behavior. In middle English, froward was the opposite of toward. Toward meant (and still means) to move to a person, whereas froward means to face or move away from a person.

1. Stingray
   Grimalkin
2. Streetsweep
   Gremlin

Grimalkin was one of the words that Shakespeare had a hand in creating: in one scene of "Macbeth," a witch told her cat, Graymalkin, that she was arriving. In the 1630s, the spelling changed to its modern use.

1. Hilt
   Herbary
2. Heiress
   Hairy

While there is no origin date for the word herbary, it is similar to many other words that describe locations that hold things: for example, a library is a place that holds books.

1. Jackfruit
   Jarl
2. Jade
   Jail

While jade is considered a valuable stone by many collectors, it didn't always mean something of value. Sometime ago in England (it is unknown when), the word jade meant broken down horse. It was later used to describe an ill-tempered woman.

1. Built
   Bruit
2. Bran
   Bramble

Bruit, a synonym for a rumor or report, was first used in the 15th century and is an Anglo-French word meaning noise. So next time there's a big party at the water cooler, maybe you can ask the group to stop bruiting.

1. Dot
   Dad
2. Dam
   Dog

First used in 1855, if you were going to get married, you wouldn't want to be offering or getting offered a dot. When this happened, it would mean the dowry wasn't very large: probably the size of the father's paycheck.

1. Fantasy
   Fandangle
2. Fought
   Fight

If you have a Christmas tree, you can easily describe some of your fancier ornaments as fandangles. It is unknown when this word started being used, and some consider it to be an alternative use of the word fandango.

1. Femur
   Fair
2. Feminal
   Famous

It is unknown when feminal became popular. However, it is considered a complement to many women. Just like the word feminine, feminal can become a noun (feminality) or a plural noun (feminales).

1. Fisher
   Fizgig
2. Futzing
   Figure

The word fizgig may also be familiar to some of you '80s babies out there. Even though it is misspelled, Fizzgig was a cute little sprout of a character in the '80s film, "The Dark Crystal."

1. Grain
   Strain
2. Gage
   Gouge

When it comes to the word gage, many are divided on how to use it. Some use it as a homonym for the word gauge. However, Merriam-Webster encourages users to use the form of gage with the 'u' (gauge). Back in the day, a gage was a token of defiance, something like a glove being thrown on the ground for a duel.

1. Frame
   Frore
2. Frothy
   Frazzle

Popsicles and ice cream are best eaten in a frore state. It was first used in the 13th century and has its roots in Middle English from froren, which took its roots from the old English word frēosan.

1. Gamer
   Garth
2. Gomer
   Goad

Another famous Garth? Garth Brooks, a country musician who got his start in the late 1980s. Today, his current net worth is around $330 million, with a $90 million salary.

1. Intelligencer
   Introducer
2. Interior
   Insurgent

Intelligencer became a word around 1540. However, the definition was a bit broader than just using it on spies. There are many other people who can give information without losing their lives.

1. Joins
   Jakes
2. Jacks
   Jocks

In the United States, about 2 million people either live in a place where plumbing doesn't exist, or where it is impossible to get running water. Be sure to check your potty options before renting a hotel room.

1. Kickshaw.
   Kickstand.
2. Killswitch.
   Killer.

If you've ever been to a party with a chocolate fountain, you've been privy to a kickshaw. A kickshaw is a delicacy or fancily prepared dish. So next time you eat your rack of lamb with meat rub or chocolate mousse, know you're eating a kickshaw.

1. Lighter
   Lucent
2. Lucifer
   Lantern

Lucifers are basically any of the matches you see in stores today: friction matches that have an active ingredient at the tips that help light them. Just don't call them lucifers at a dinner with a religious friend!

1. Otiose
   Otterlike
2. Aloof
   Altered

The word otiose made its first appearance in 1795, however, its definition was something a little different than its use today: it was an object that was unnecessary and useless.

1. Poplar
   Poppy
2. Popinjay
   Perilously

A Middle French word, popinjay was used to describe the ornate and exotic nature of a parrot. However, today, it is used to describe a person who struts around unnecessarily.

1. Pismire
   Princess
2. Pristine
   Pustule​

Apparently, people in the 1300s weren't pleased when ants invaded their meals either. Instead of just saying ant, they used pismire, derived from a combination of two words: pisse, meaning urine, and mire, meaning ant.

1. Poet
   Posy
2. Pearl
   Pert

The inscripton of a word, declaration of love, or poem is called a posy. Based in the 15th century, this word is an alternative spelling of poesy. It is actually the first definition in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for this word. The second? A bouquet of flowers.

1. Mammy
   Mummer
2. Number
   Mother

Making its first appearance in the 1400s, a mummer was originally someone who performed pantomime. However, that definition eventually ballooned out to include all types of acting. Another meaning? To go to a party in disguise. So on Halloween night, when you go to your parties dressed in costume, enjoy being a mummer.

1. Overeat
   Overlord
2. Overfull
   Overbrim

This word is pretty self-explanatory. Each cup has a brim and when you overfill it, the liquid goes over the brim!

1. Piperman
   Peterman
2. Petter
   Pipper

In the 1990s, the show, "Seinfeld," had its own Peterman: Elaine Benes's boss was named J. Peterman. This absurd character was played by John O'Hurley, who would often be found lounging in his fictitious office when he wasn't needed between scenes.

1. Princess
   Bystander
2. Pythoness
   Pyrenees​

In the 14th century, many would call a fortuneteller or Oracle a pythoness. Why? Because its roots are Greek. Some believe that pythoness is named after the spirit, Pythōn, who practiced divination. Another theory is that it is actually named after the seat in which the Oracle of Delphi sat.

1. Rivet
   Riband
2. Rivulet
   Riled

While ribbons play many roles in fashion, a riband has absolutely no purpose at all, aside from sitting still and looking pretty. It made its appearance in the 15th century and was a variant of the Middle English word, riban.

1. Rover
   Raver
2. Rever
   Ruber

A rover is another word for a pirate. Its origins go back to Middle Dutch, where roven meant to rob. Perhaps that's why so many dogs are named Rover: they steal our hearts!

1. Seller
   Salamander
2. Salads
   Saltpeter

Perhaps named after a mythical animal that is impervious to flame, the salamander can be used to refer to a portable stove, a cooking device with a broiler, or even a cooking utensil used for browning food. It was first used in the 14th century and it has roots in both middle French and Latin languages.

1. Tooter
   Tapster
2. Tapas
   Tutor

This is an insanely old word (etymologists place it before the 12th century) and the origins of tapster are unknown. It may make sense, though. Usually a visit to a bartender doesn't end up with clear memories!

1. Tamtam
   Tambrel​
2. Timbrel
   Tomboy

First used in around 1520, the word timbrel came from the obsolete English word timbre, meaning small drum. However, like many words in this quiz, timbre has had its definition changed to represent the sound that the tambourines make. Pretty cool, huh?