Did Most and/or all people back in the day smell really bad? (pre deodorant-Before 1940's)

Did Most and/or all people back in the day smell really bad? (pre deodorant-Before 1940's)
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During the time of the Black plague it must have been horrible. The people believed that the virus was carried by water, so all they did to wash was wipe the grime off with a dry cloth.
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