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
They grew till they grew unto the church top, And then they could grow no higher; And there they tyed in a true lover's knot, Which made all the people admire.
From The Book of Old English Ballads by Mabie, Hamilton Wright
The true lover’s knot was but a slip knot to the fickle king, the Queen Jane’s arms and cipher but replaced the earlier ones of Anne’s.
From Hampton Court by Haslehust, E. W.
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