Obs. [f. TOY sb. + WORT.] A local name for the herb Shepherd’s purse (Capsella Bursa-pastoris), from the resemblance of the capsule to a toy purse.
1597. Gerarde, Herbal, II. xxiii. § 2. 215. Shepheardes purse is called … in the North part of England Toywoort, Pickepurse, and Caseweede.
1657. W. Coles, Adam in Eden, 71. In the North part of England [Shepheardes purse is called] Toywort, Pickpurse, Caseweed, and of some Clappedepouch.
