Obs. [ad. mod. L. Acetōsa (f. acētōs-us sour), given to the plant by Tournefort as generic name.] The herb Sorrel or Sorrel Dock (Rumex Acetosa).
1547. Boorde, Brev., in Dyetary, 102 (1870). Qualyfie the heate of the Lyuer and the stomake with the confection of Acetose.
1605. Timme, Quersitanus, III. 177. The juice of lemons, the water Melissa, Acetouse, and of roses mingled with the sayd wine.
