quacksalver in French
quacksalver in French is charlatan, médicastre, marchand d'orviétan — quacksalver means one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack.
quacksalver in French
charlatan
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]
médicastre
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]
marchand d'orviétan
(archaic) One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack. [from c. 1570]
What does "quacksalver" mean?
- noun One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack.
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What is "quacksalver" in French?
"quacksalver" in French is charlatan, médicastre, marchand d'orviétan. quacksalver means: One falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills, especially one who dispenses potions, ointments, etc., supposedly having curative powers; a quack.
Are there other ways to say "quacksalver" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "quacksalver": charlatan, médicastre, marchand d'orviétan.
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