Roorbach
//ˈɹuɹˌbæk// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue. US, dated
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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