Knee-holm

[f. as prec. + HOLM².] = prec.

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1562. Turner, Herbal, II. 121 b. Ruscus is named … in English Kneholme, or Knehull, and of other Bucher broume.

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1610. Markham, Masterp., II. clxxiii. 485. Brusco, which we cal butchers broome, or knee holm.

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1712. trans. Pomet’s Hist. Drugs, I. 66. Berries of the Bigness of Holly-Oak, or Knee-Holm.

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1864. Prior, Plant-n., Knee-holm, -hulver, or -holly, referred to the holms or hollies on account of its evergreen leaves.

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