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REST-HARROW

Volume 17 · 50 words · 1815 Edition

REST-HARROW, or CAMMOCK, the Ononis Arvensis. A decoction of this plant has been much recommended to horses labouring under a stoppage of urine. It is the pest of some corn-fields; but in its younger state, before the plant has acquired its thorns, it is a most acceptable food to sheep.