stave-acre

Definitions

1. 1

   Alternative form of starve-acre.

   • Thus, any weeds or rubbish of lesser bulk than the grain will go through the sieve ; and wild oats, shepherd's needles, stave-acre, with all other light weeds and sprouted grains, may be taken off the top of the corn in the sieve ;
2. 2

   A medicinal herb, Staphis agria.

   • Th' infectious scab, arising from extremes Of want or surfeit, is by water cur'd Of lime, or sodden stave-acre, or oil Dispersive of Norwegian tar, renown'd By virtuous Berkeley.=
   • Stonehenge recommends an ointment made of 2 oz. finely powdered stave-acre to lb. lard; it should be well rubbed in several times a day.

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