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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foxtrie, -tree, n. [f. Fox n., Tre n.] The foxglove. (See also Fochsterrie in Fochsterrie leavis n.)1636 in Dalyell Darker Superst. 113.
Ane drink of fox trie leaves 1644 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. VIII. 151.
Thow gave ane drink of the foxtrie leife to Williame Denholme Ib. 153.
Making of him drink of the foxtrie leafe 1644 Lanark Presb. 35.
A drink of foxtrie leaves, which schortlie therafter procured his deathe 1650 Maxwell Mem. I. 358.
Salve of foxtree leafes
