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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fermacian, n. [mod. E. pharmacian (1720), F. pharmacien (17th c.).] A pharmacist. —1679 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 271.
He compleines of the chyrurgians and fermacians their refusall to admitt him frie with them
