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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sarsaparilla, n. [e.m.E. sarcaparilla (1577), sarsa parilla (1597), etc., F. salseparille (c1560 in Larousse), Sp. zarzaparrilla.] The dried root of sarsaparilla, prob. used as a medicine. —1590 Edinb. Test. XXI 311.
Sewyn vnce and ane half sarsaparilla price of the vnce iiij s. viij d.
