I'm looking for a word or brief phrase that means someone who dates/pursues/has relationships with women much younger than himself. If the word happens to be gender neutral (not specific to a particular gender) that's fine, but doesn't need to be.
While "manther" (a recent mutation on the word "cougar") is a lovely modern word, I cannot use it because I need a word that would fit in a historical/non-modern context. (Old, no longer commonly used words are fine). Additionally I'm planning on using it in an insult, so if the word is vulgar or slang that is fine so long as it isn't modern slang.
I've also heard the phrase, "cradle snatcher", but I don't think this quite fits.
Best Answer
If the man is elderly (not middle-aged), a common expression is dirty old man. From Urban Dictionary:
I'm not sure if this really fits your need, since the usual understanding is that he just leers at the young women, they never actually date, because the women find him creepy.