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
After assorted hilarity, the straggling plot lines are swiftly tied into a lover's knot in time for the conclusion.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
In Glamorganshire also this is done: A man gets possession of a girl’s garters, and weaves them into a true lover’s knot, saying over them some words of hope and love in Welsh.
From British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Sikes, Wirt
Me, that had been listening till, if your ears grow with exercise, mine ought to have been long enough to tie in a true lover's knot on top of my head!
From The Girl at Central by Bonner, Geraldine
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