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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scabiose, adj. [e.m.E. scabious (1603) pertaining to scabies, F. scabieux (late 14th c. in Larousse), L. scabiōsus.] ? Suffering from scabies or some other skin disorder, or ? used as a term of general opprobrium or contempt. — 1661 Lauderdale P. I 81.
Our scabiose knight sayed God made all well
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"Scabiose adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 28 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/scabiose_adj>
