CHIRURGEON

Etymology

Noun

chirurgeon (plural chirurgeons)

(archaic) A doctor or surgeon.

Source: Wiktionary


Chi*rur"geon, n. Etym: [F. chirurgien, from chirurgie surgery, fr. Gr. Surgeon, Work.]

Definition: A surgeon. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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