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charlatanry

American

[shahr-luh-tn-ree] / ˈʃɑr lə tn ri /

noun

charlatanism.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

charlatanries

plural

Etymology

Origin of charlatanry

First recorded in 1630–40; charlatan + -ry

Example Sentences

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Charlatanry of mediums, abusing the credulity of the sitters.

From Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants by Flammarion, Camille

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