"royal touch" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} royal touch
  1. The touching of a diseased person by the hand of a king, with the supposed purpose of restoring health. It was extensively practiced in England and France, particularly for scrofula. Wikipedia link: royal touch Synonyms: king's touch
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