Obs. rare–1. Bot. [perh. f. BY- in sense of ‘inferior’ + GOLD.] The Corn Marigold.
1636. Gerard, Herbal, Supp., Bigold, Chrysanthemum segetum.
1863. Prior, Plant-n., 21. Bigold, tinsel, false gold, applied to a plant that is not the genuine Golde.
