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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
EASTER MAGIANT, n. comb. Common bistort, Polygonum Bistorta (ne.Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 120). Also found in n.Eng. dial.
[Easter prob. refers to the season at which this plant is eaten: the second element is uncertain.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Easter Magiant n. comb.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/easter_magiant>
