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Homer55 | 17:36 Tue 12th Sep 2006 | Phrases & Sayings
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why do we say this when going to doctors.
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Seems it comes from 'quacksalver' an old English word meaning a peddler (quack) of fake ointments and salves (salvers). The 'quack' is probably from the calling out to advertise his wares
17:58 Tue 12th Sep 2006
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