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† ˈpierce-stone Obs. [f. pierce v. + stone n.] A name for the herb Samphire.
1600Surflet Countrey Farme i. xvi. 223 (heading) Of..pearcestone [Fr. perce-pierre ou christe-marine]. (margin) Pearce stone or sampier [Fr. Christe-marine]. 1688R. Holme Armory ii. vi. 100/1 Sampire, or Rock-Sampire, the stalk is tender and green... It is called Pearceston. |