bone·set·ter
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Definition of bonesetter
: a person who sets broken or dislocated bones usually without being a licensed physician
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“Bonesetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonesetter. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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bonesetter
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bone·set·ter
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Medical Definition of bonesetter
: a person who sets broken or dislocated bones usually without being a licensed physician
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The first known use of bonesetter was circa 1518
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