physicker

/ˈfɪzɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices medicine or surgery, especially in a medieval or ancient context.

“The village had a physicker who treated the local population.”

2. verb

To practice medicine or surgery, especially in a medieval or ancient context.

“The young apprentice learned to physick the sick villagers.”

Synonyms

  • physician
  • surgeon

Antonyms

  • quack