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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anet, Annet, n. Also: anat, anethe; annat, annot. [ME. anet, anete, annet, F. anet, aneth, L. anēthum.]
1. The plant dill; the fruit or seeds of this.1539 Treas. Acc. VII. 184.
Ane boist of annet cumfeit 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 26.
Finkill, Anethe, Borage 1627 Glasgow Chart. II. 581.
Annetis 20 lb. wecht, granis 30 lb. wecht Ib. 582.
Annettis, … gynger
2. An(n)et seid, the seed of dill. (See also Ennetsede.)1550 Treas. Acc. IX. 426.
Tua gret polkes of annat sedis 1596 Dalr. I. 17/6.
Drink … maid of ale, of honie, anat seide, and sum vthires spices 1625 Conv. Burghs III. 198.
Ane ball annet seids
