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n. Charlatanry.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The conduct or practices of a charlatan; quackery; charlatanry.
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n. the dishonesty of a charlatan
Word Usage
"German's work; but what perhaps the world calls charlatanism in him is really only the reaction of genius when it comes into conflict with the brutal obstinacy of real life."