A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vetoun, Veyton, n. [ME and 17th c. Eng. vetonye (a1400), vetoyne (c1440), vetton (a1689), OF vetoine Betone n.] The plant betony. —1549 Compl. 67/11.
Veyton, the decoctione of it is remeid for ane sair hede 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 25.
Of herbis … cichorie … pimpinell, vetoun
