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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1812-1845
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†FLAVER, n. The grey-bearded oat, Avena fatua.Dmf. 1812 W. Singer Agric. Dmf. 198:
The gray awned oats, which were mostly in use in the memory of old people, under the name of the flaver.Sc. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XV. 119:
The oats in general use are the grey-bearded or old Scotch flaver.
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