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charlatan

One entry found for charlatan.
Main Entry: char·la·tan
Pronunciation: 'shär-l&-t&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian ciarlatano, alteration of cerretano, literally, inhabitant of Cerreto, from Cerreto, Italy
1 : QUACK 2
2 : one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability : FRAUD, FAKER
- char·la·tan·ism /-t&-"ni-z&m/ noun
- char·la·tan·ry /-rE/ noun