# roorbach

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹuɹˌbæk/

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

## Etymology
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/roorbach