Middle English cirurgian, from Anglo-French cirurgien, from cirurgie surgery
13th century, in the meaning defined above
chiru
chirurgeon
chirurgery
“Chirurgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chirurgeon. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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