How the French language influenced English with the word 'surgeon'

'Surgeon' is a word borrowed from French 'surgien'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

surgeon [noun] [14th century]

A medical specialist who practices

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Etymology: Middle English 'surgien' from Anglo-French, alteration of 'cirurgien' from 'cirurgerie' surgery

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