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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wellcars,) Walgrase, Valcars, n. [ME welle-carse (Piers Plowman), walcarse (15th c.), OE wyllecærse.] Water-cress. —1597 Misc. Spald. C. I 105.
To eat sourrakis … siclyk to eat valcars, and to mak lavrie kaill and soupt 1643 Justiciary Cases III 599.
The said Johnne … be applying of wort and walgrase soddin togidder and useing of … charmes cured a staig
