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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scabwort, n. (Late ME and e.m.E. scabwort the plant Elecampane (c1450).) —1500-1699 Herbarius Latinus Annot. cxxxix (Adv.).
Scabiosa, scabwort, curledodie, mors diaboli the devillis bitt
