herb doctor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of herb doctor
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The most famous herb doctor of southern Paraguay, his reputation as a curandero rivals that of Mariano Miguel Campos, who wields his herbs at Yhu in the northwest forests.
From Time Magazine Archive
"The charlatan, the deceiver, the herb doctor, the cheater," thundered Dr. Guard, "is in your midst."
From Time Magazine Archive
I have been making inquiries," he replied, "and I am told there is a woman in Rathfillan, named Collins, niece to a religious herbalist or herb doctor, who possesses much experience in that way.
From The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William
Us had a ol' quack herb doctor on de place.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
He was known by some as the herb doctor and healer.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Maryland Narratives by Work Projects Administration
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