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bonesetter

[ bohn-set-er ]
/ ˈboʊnˌsɛt ər /

noun

a person who treats or sets fractures, broken or dislocated bones, or the like, especially one who is not a regular physician or surgeon; healer.

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Origin of bonesetter

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at bone, setter

Words nearby bonesetter

bone of contention, bone oil, bone porcelain, boner, boneset, bonesetter, bone shaker, bones of digits, bone to pick, bone to pick, have a, bone turquoise
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British Dictionary definitions for bonesetter

bonesetter
/ (ˈbəʊnˌsɛtə) /

noun

a person who sets broken or dislocated bones, esp one who has no formal medical qualifications
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