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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rat(s)chell. Sc. var. of Rochell(e attrib., La Rochelle. comb. with salt. —1593 Edinb. Test. XXV 106.
Sevin scoir bollis greit ratchell salt 1637 Brechin Test. V 219.
Fyue scoir bollis ratschell or frensche salt
