quacksalver (ˈkwækˌsælvə) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| an archaic word for quack | |
| [C16: from Dutch, from quack, apparently: to hawk + salf | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |