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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LIZZIE, prop. n. Hypocoristic form of the female name Elizabeth, as in Eng. Combs. Lizzie-rin-the-hedge, goosegrass, Galium aparine (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.); Lizzie's hole, the hollow under the throat at the top of the breast-bone (Fif. c.1850 R. Peattie MS.).Bwk. 1853 G. Johnston Botany E. Borders 100:
A common weed, called robin or Lizzy-run-the-hedge when it climbs up and amidst our quick fences to the length, perhaps, of 20 feet.