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hernesheir commented on the word fell-rot
A kind of rot in the skin of sheep. --Dr. Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary and Supplement, 1841.
May 18, 2011
bilby commented on the word fell-rot
Are there many kinds?
May 18, 2011
hernesheir commented on the word fell-rot
The Scots term fell refers to the skin or hide of an animal. Perhaps akin to pelt?
May 18, 2011