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1350), was an English healer. She assisted her physician husband, Thomas de Rasyn in their professional practice. The couple was accused of causing the death of a miller in 1350, but was freed by a royal pardon and allowed to continue their practice. Their medical skills were respected by people of the time.The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: L-Z
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