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roorbach

(US, dated) A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue.

ˈɹuɹˌbækDocumented since 1840sSilenthistorical96 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, dated) A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue.

Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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