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Quotation dates: 1703
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LINARICH, n. The samphire or sea-fennel, Crithmum maritimum. Gael.w.Sc. 1703 M. Martin Western Isles 77:
They use the sea-plant Linarich to cure the wound, and it proves effectual for this purpose, and also for the megrim and burning. … The green sea-plant Linarich is by them apply'd to the temples and forehead to dry up defluxions, and also for drawing up the tonsels.
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