| 释义 |
quack·sal·ver
\ˈkwakˌsalvə(r)\ noun
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Etymology: obsolete Dutch quacksalver (now kwakzalver), from Middle Dutch quacsalver, perhaps alteration (influenced by Middle Dutch quacken, quaken to quack, croak — of imitative origin — & salven to apply salve to, anoint) of quicsilver quicksilver; from the use of mercury in folk medicine — more at quicksilver, salve
: charlatan, quack |