#229 charlatan

charlatan- someone who professes knowledge or expertise, especially in medicine, that he does not have; quack

C17 from French, from Italian ciarlare- to chatter

The word charlatan is defined as a person who practices quackery or confidence tricks in order to gain fame or money.

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