Obs. [ad. MDu. wolblad, f. wolle WOOL sb. + blad BLADE sb.] Mullein.
1585. Higins, Junius’ Nomencl., 138/1. Verbascum,… wool-blade: loongwoort.
1606. Holyoke’s Rider’s Dict., Etymol. II. K kk iij/3. Candelaria, torch-hearbe, wooll-blade, longwort.
1858. Lady Wilkinson, Weeds & Wild Flowers, 59.
