'Roorbach' definitions:

Definition of 'Roorbach'

From: GCIDE
  • Roorback \Roor"back\, Roorbach \Roor"bach\, n. A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue. [U.S.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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." [1913 Webster]