roorbach

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/ˈɹuɹˌbæk/

noun

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

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Meanings

nounroorbach (plural roorbachs)

plural roorbachs · alternative roorback

  1. USdatedA 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.

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APA

roorbach. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roorbach

MLA

“roorbach.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roorbach. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “roorbach,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roorbach.

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