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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scabiose,) Scabius, n. Also: schabyose. [ME and e.m.E. scabiose (c1400), scabyous (1526), etc., med. L. scabiosa (a1250 in Latham); f. as Scabiose,adj.] Scabious, a plant of the genus scabiosa, believed to be efficacious in certain skin diseases; —c1420 Liber Calchou II 451.
Thir iiij herbys that is with dytane [etc.] … and scabius Ib.
Schabyose
