Meaning of surgeoncy | Babel Free
ˈsɝ.d͡ʒən.siDefinitions
The office or employment of a surgeon, either in the naval or military service, or in a hospital as a resident or house officer.
Examples
“Before she is able to have⟳ her own⟳ practice, she has to complete⟳ her house surgeoncy.”
“1768, Ignatius Sancho, letter to Mr. J—W—E., in Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, London: J. Nichols, 3rd edition, 1784, pp. 4-5, […] his abilities, address, good nature, and good sense⟳, have⟳ got him a surgeoncy in the batalion of guards, which is reckoned a very good thing.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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