Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†DEARTH-CAP, n. comb. "The name given in the Carse of Gowrie to a species of fungus which in its form resembles a bowl, or what is in Scot. called a cap, containing a number of seeds. It must have received its name from being supposed to afford a supply in a time of scarcity" (Sc. 1825 Jam.2); "probably Nidularia campanulata" (B. and H.).
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