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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWEL-HIVE GRASS, n. “Alchemilla arvensis” (Sc. 1886 Britten and Holland Eng. Plant-Names 60).w.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Bowel-hive grass. The field lady's mantle Alchemilla arvensis (once regarded as a cure for bowel-hive = inflammation of the bowels).