aurist

English

Etymology

aur- +‎ -ist

Noun

aurist (plural aurists)

  1. One skilled in treating and curing disorders of the ear.
    • 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, chapter VIII:
      I remembered I hadn't sent that wire to Kipper Herring, inviting him to come and join the gang. I went to Aunt Dahlia's boudoir and repaired this omission, telephoning the communication to someone at the post office who would have been well advised to consult a good aurist.

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References
  • aurist in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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