| 释义 |
† master-root Obs.
1. The main root of a plant.
1578Lyte Dodoens vi. vi. 664 Two or three foote from the principall or maister roote. 1601Holland Pliny I. 513 The more..safe way..was rather to cut the stocke and maister Root. 1725Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Vivacious, They are obliged to take some [Roots] away,..to disburthen the Master-Root of them.
2. = masterwort.
1599A. M. tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 221/2 In like sorte is also verye good heervnto the Masterroote. |