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MUSCOVITE Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

quack

Hi,

Is the ‘quack’ in ‘quack doctor’ or ‘quack medicine’ somehow connected with the ‘quack’ as in “a duck’s quack'?

Thank you!

mus-te
  

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Now, that's an interesting question! The answer is 'No' (or 'Yes, by a roundabout way'). term=quack

— Mister Micawber

  • Now, that's an interesting question!
  • The answer is 'No' (or 'Yes, by a roundabout way').
  • term=quack
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Now, that's an interesting question! The answer is 'No' (or 'Yes, by a roundabout way'). Have you ever tried the Online Etymology Dictionary for some of your similar questions, mus-te?— http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=quack
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Thank you, MM!
Mister MicawberHave you ever tried the Online Etymology Dictionary
To be honest, I haven't. But I remember somebody (maybe it was you?) mentioning this online dictionary in theie comments... I will add the link to my Favorites this time. Thanks again!
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