Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUMMOCK, n. Rest-harrow (Lnk. 1831 W. Patrick Plants 282), Ononis repens.
[Cammoc as a plant-name occurs in O.E. (Sweet). Common in s.Eng. dial. in form cammock (E.D.D.). The ultimate origin is doubtful.]