1777 J. Lightfoot II. 631 [Holcus lanatus] Meadow Soft Grass. Anglis.
1937 S. F. Armstrong (ed. 3) vii. 122 Holcus lanatus, L. (Yorkshire Fog or Meadow Soft-grass.)
1995 26 June 22/8 Meadow soft grass, which is very common, has a downy pyramid at the top.