Quacksalver
Pronunciation: /ˈkwækˈsæɫˈvɝ/
Quacksalver (noun)
- A person who sells fake cures or medical advice, often claiming they can heal serious illnesses.
- Someone who pretends to be a medical expert and makes money by promising results without real knowledge.
Examples
- The quacksalver promised cures but offered no real treatment.
- People warned others about the quacksalver who sold false remedies.