The mangel wurzel, a kind of beet. It is mentioned by this name in the Gentleman’s Mag., Nov., 1787. (N.E.D.)
1789. They [pompions, or pumpkins] afford more nourishment than the potatoe or scarcity root.—American Museum, vi. 327.
1821. It is named by Dr. Dwight among New Zealand vegetables.—‘Travels,’ i. 47.
1821. Some years ago, we were acquainted with the Red Scarcity Root. It is now dignified by the name of mangle wurtzel.—Mass. Spy, April 11: from the N.Y. American.
