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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skirret, n. [e.m.E. skirret (1573), earlier skirwhit, -whitte (14th c.), skyrwyt (c1440), appar. an altered form of OF eschiervies (1256 in Larousse) (F. chervis) caraway.] Skirret, the plant. —a1688 Wallace Orkney (1700) 35.
Cabbage, turnip, carrot, parsnip, skirret or crummocks, etc.
