Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BITTERAKS, n. “Dandelion (plant) taraxacum” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); 1914 Angus Gl.).
[O.N. bitr, keen; bitter, and Eng. bitter; O.N. ax, ear; seed-cluster (Jak.).]
