Definition of "chirurgion" [chirurgion]

• A surgeon (noun)

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• "He was an eminent chirurgion at the jointing of a broken soul, and at the stating of a doubtful conscience; so that afflicted persons in spirit came far and near, and received much satisfaction and comfort by him."
• "Aug. 26th, Mr. Gherardt, the chirurgion and herbalist, [cam to me]."
• ""Colonel Goring having the guard of the English in the approaches, was shot so dangerously cross the shin of his leg, a little above his ankle, as the chirurgion at first resolved to cut off his leg to save his life; but upon second thoughts, and some opposition by one of them against four, they forebare; and now, thanks be to God, he is gotten out of danger of losing life or leg this bout: his excellent merits caused a great sorrow at his misfortune, and now as great comfort in the hope of his recovery" -- (_Rawdon Papers_, p. 39.)"