English Explanatory Dictionary

roorbach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹuɹˌbæk/

Word forms

roorbach roorbachs roorback

Etymology

Originated in the election canvass of 1844, when such a forgery was published, to the detriment of James K. Polk, purporting to be an extract from the Travels of Baron Roorbach.

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