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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Merefow, n. (Appar. altered var. of ME. (c 1265) and e.m.E. milfoil, mylfoly, millefoil, -foly, etc., OF. milfoil (F. millefeuille) the piant milfoil or yarrow.) —1616 Orkney Skeriff Ct. in Misc. Maitl. C. II. 189.
The herb callit merefow quhilk causis the nose bleid
