barber-surgeon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barber-surgeon
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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“The Matrix” actor will play Regis, a wise barber-surgeon who is beloved among fans of the books.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
One of the first people to grow them was a 16th century barber-surgeon called John Gerard.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2017
He midwifed Theodoric of York, a medieval barber-surgeon played by the guest host Steve Martin, who believed bloodletting cured everything.
From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2012
The names of the sharers are not inspiring: Thomas Sparks, merchant tailor; William Gwalter, innholder; John Fisher, barber-surgeon; Thomas Wigpitt, bricklayer; etc.
From Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration by Adams, Joseph Quincy
The undersized little man from Brandenburg, whom a love of adventure had changed from a barber-surgeon into a sailor, unexpectedly experienced a triumph of his personality.
From Atlantis by Seltzer, Adele Szold
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