On 15-9-2017 17:33, Stephen wrote:
> On 15/09/2017 12:09, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>
>> Quacksalver: That one is a common word in Dutch: Kwakzalver.
> 
> 
> That will be where we get quack doctor from. I guess
> 

I certainly think so. Curiosity taking the overhand, I looked the origin 
up (Webster):

obsolete Dutch (now kwakzalver); first known use: 1579.

-- 
Thomas

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