Middle English Dictionary Entry
solate n.
Entry Info
Forms | solate n. |
Etymology | OE, from L solata; perh. confused with ML solatrum. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A plant, perh. the common marigold Calendula officinalis or a kind of nightshade Solanum.
Associated quotations
- ?a1200(OE) Hrl.HApul.(Hrl 6258B)117/12 : Nim þa wyrt..solate & oþrum nama solosece.