I am writing something set in Victorian England. What slang words or expressions were used in Victorian England to describe "Making out", "Petting" and "Putting out"?
Thank you.
Macer - a cheat (used in victorian england)
Really though, there are so many expressions and slang during this period, even regionally. It's best determined by the city that you will be setting the story in.
One example is the novel The Alienist.
Outside of googling this topic, try finding old newspapers from this time that you set this story in as well.
Best of luck
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