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127.6. interiores: the ruder barbarians here described are probably represented by the later Picts, whose name Picti (cf. picti, painted ) has been thought to denote their woad-staining. The woad plant, Isatis tinctoria, akin to the common shepherd's purse, is still used somewhat for dyeing.


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