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Roorback
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What's The Definition Of Roorback?Synonyms | Synonyms for Roorback: Related Terms | Find terms related to Roorback: See Also | Roorback In Webster's Dictionary \Roor"back\, Roorbach \Roor"bach\, n.
A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of
political intrigue. [U.S.]
Note: The word originated in the election canvass of 1844,
when such a forgery was published, to the detriment of
James K. Polk, a candidate for President, purporting to
be an extract from the ``Travels of Baron Roorbach.''
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