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chi·rur·geon

(kī-rer'jŏn),
Obsolete term for surgeon.
[G. cheirourgos, fr. cheir, hand, + ergon, work]
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chirurgeon

(kī-rûr′jən)
n. Archaic
A surgeon.
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The chirurgeon aided him to dress, and, opening the door, he spoke to a sentry who stood just without.
Presently the King and Queen, adding their pleas to those of the chirurgeon, prevailed upon him to lie down once more, and when he had done so they left him, that he might sleep again; but no sooner had the door closed behind them than he arose and left the apartment by another exit.
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