Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1850
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SCREEBIE, n. Also screeby, screevie, and comb. screebie girss, scurvy grass, Cochlearia officinalis (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 150; Kcd. 1960, screevie). See also Scrubie, scurvy. [′skribi, ′skrivi]Bnff. 1850 Zoologist VIII. 2907:
It is well known to the country people for its antiscorbutic properties: by them it is termed screebie girss.