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Rafert, Raphort(e, var. of Rifart n. (= a horse-radish). — 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 21.
Quhairin ane clene raphort cuttit smal had bene steipit aucht dayis Ib. 26.
Raphorte dissoluit in vyne or vinagir may be vsit 1500-1699 Herbarius Latinus Annot. cxvi (Bot.).
Radix … rafert
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