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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chirurgenair, n. Also: chi(e)rurginar, -ener, cherugenar, chyrugioner. [f. chirurgen Chirurgiane. Cf. Surrigianar.] A surgeon. 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 235.
To Iohnne Wachlott, officiar and chirurgenair, for curing and mending of Iames Henrisonis lege
1561–2 Ib. II. 148.
J. W., chierurginar, burges
1561 Treas. Acc. XI. 93.
To Robert Hendersone, cherugenar, for his laubouris in the heling of Peter Turnbule
a1578 Pitsc. I. 354/5.
Sum was … cunning surugenaris [I. chyrugioneris; ed. 1728 chirurgeners], pottingaris [etc.]

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