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sawbones

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saw·bones  (sôbnz)
n. pl. sawbones or saw·bones·es (-bnzz) Slang
A physician, especially a surgeon.
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Noun1.sawbonessawbones - a physician who specializes in surgery
operating surgeon, surgeon
amputator - a surgeon who removes part or all of a limb
cosmetic surgeon, plastic surgeon - a surgeon who beautifies the body (especially the face)
doc, doctor, physician, Dr., MD, medico - a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"
brain surgeon, neurosurgeon - someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain)
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I never bargained to carry a mad devil and a silly Sawbones, a--"
The Island of Doctor Moreau by Wells, H.G. View in context
Well, sir, he was like the rest of us; every time he looked at my prisoner, I saw that Sawbones turn sick and white with desire to kill him.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
Now the cussed thing's ready, Sawbones, and you'll just out with another five, or here she stays.
Tom Sawyer by Twain, Mark View in context
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