lover's knot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lover's knot
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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But at Hampton Court, in London, visitors can still see empty spots where they were chiseled away, along with a few examples that were overlooked, still connected with a lover’s knot.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2022
Caliente's heavy anchor chain got itself tied into a perfect lover's knot, had to be "untied" with acetylene torches.
From Time Magazine Archive
After assorted hilarity, the straggling plot lines are swiftly tied into a lover's knot in time for the conclusion.
From Time Magazine Archive
On the left arm, a flag, a true lover’s knot, a face, and initials.’
From The Uncommercial Traveller by Dickens, Charles
She draws the basket towards her, and slowly and with care unties the true lover's knot of pale blue ribbon that fastens it.
From The Hoyden by Duchess
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