† ˈass-ear Herb. Obs.
[f. ass n.]
Obsolete name of the Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), in Fr., oreille d'âne.
| 1585 in Nomenclator 137. 1611 Cotgr., Consire, the hearbe Comfrey, Consound, Asse eare, Knitbacke, Backwort. |
† ˈass-ear Herb. Obs.
[f. ass n.]
Obsolete name of the Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), in Fr., oreille d'âne.
| 1585 in Nomenclator 137. 1611 Cotgr., Consire, the hearbe Comfrey, Consound, Asse eare, Knitbacke, Backwort. |
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