Herb. Obs. [f. ASS sb.] Obsolete name of the Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), in Fr., oreille d’âne.
1585. Higins, Junius’ Nomenclator, 137. Wallwoort: asseeare: comfrey.
1611. Cotgr., Consire, the hearbe Comfrey, Consound, Asse eare, Knitbacke, Backwort.
