Stiffrump is an 18th century word meaning an obstinate or haughty person. Thanks to Susie Dent on Twitter for that. It translates very obviously and literally into a modern, derogatory two syllable word, which I'll leave you to figure out.
Thanks also to Ann Treneman for quoting these from a book review of The Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain yesterday:
Windsucker - a bore
Gullgroper - a moneylender
Slubberdegullion - a dirty, nasty fellow
Next time you meet one of the these, you'll have a smile on your face!
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