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I agree with Jellby. Part of the charm for me in reading classics is seeing how language has changed over the years. Of course, it depends on the purpose of your version of the book. If you're trying to make one more "accessible" for modern readers it might be worth upgrading the term.
I have a friend who has a horse - I can ask her if "bait" is common usage for "feed-and-water" today, if you like.
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