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ROORBACK (n. pl. - S)
Definition(s):
- (n.) a false story used for political advantage, especially near the end of a race
Useful information for game players:
- Front hooks: (none)
- Back hooks: -S
- Anagrams: (none)
- Longer extensions: (none)
- Wraparounds: (none)
- Other Spellings: ROORBACH
- Related Forms: (none)
Epilogue:
American politics have always been a fertile source of colorful words. This one dates back to 1844, when a false story was published in newspapers in an attempt to slander James K. Polk in the days leading up to the U.S. presidential election that year. The story, supposedly an extract from a book by a Baron von Roorback, was revealed to be spurious and Polk ultimately won the election.
This week’s theme: Words born in America
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