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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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†BUNEWAND, BUNWAND, n.
1. “Cow parsnip, Heracleum sphondylium, Linn.” (n.Sc. 1825 Jam.2, bunewand).
2. The dock, Rumex obtusifolius.Ags. 1818 Edb. Mag. and Lit. Misc. (Aug.) 125/2:
The produce of these neglected stripes is generally a coarse grass intermixed with docks, (Scot. bunwands,) and sometimes made into hay.
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