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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Piratrum, n. (L. pir-, pyrethrum, med. L. (Eng.) peretrum (Prompt. Parv., gl. peretre, herbe) pellitory. Cf. e.m.E. pyrethrum (1562), also Pellodrommy, Peritorie.) —1575 Edinb. Test. III. 316.
Thomas Dauidsoun ipothecar. In his buith of piratrum xij vnces price iij s. vi d.
