royal touch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The touching of a diseased person by the hand of a king, with the supposed purpose of restoring health. It was extensively practiced in England and France, particularly for scrofula.

Word forms

royal touch

Synonyms

king's touch
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