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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1557-1578
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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 Treasurer's Accounts 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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