Meaning of Abernethian in English:
Abernethian
adjective
Of, relating to, or associated with the surgeon John Abernethy or his theories of medicine; specifically designating a blunt manner of speaking reminiscent of that attributed to Abernethy (now rare).
Pronunciation
Abernethian
/ˌabəˈnɛθɪən/ /ˌabəˈniːθɪən/Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Monthly Gazette Health. From the name of John Abernethy + -ian.
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