In 7 -runnet. [see RENNET.] A name for Galium verum, Lady’s Bed-straw, from its property of coagulating milk.

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1601.  Holland, Pliny, II. 283, marg. Chees-runnett.

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1657.  S. Purchas, Pol. Flying-Ins., I. 92. Herbs … except Docks and Cheesrunnet.

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1861.  Miss Pratt, Flower. Pl., III. 145–6.

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1861.  Mrs. Lankester, Wild Flowers, 72. Yellow Bedstraw…. Ladies’ Bedstraw, or Cheese Rennet.

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