well cress

noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English welle-carse, from Old English wyllecærse, from wylle, welle well + cærse cress (spring), cress

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well cress was before the 12th century

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“Well cress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well%20cress. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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