Definitions for: Roorback

Webster (1913) Definition: Roor"back, Roorbach Roor"bach, n.
A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of
political intrigue. [U.S.]

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.''