sword knot
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sword knot
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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He met Marie in the street one day, so runs the story, followed her to the shop, and there, under the pretext of buying a sword knot, fell into talk with her.
From Superwomen by Terhune, Albert Payson
A second glance showed her a black crape sword knot on the hilt of his sabre.
From The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales by Durivage, Francis A. (Francis Alexander)
"And your sword knot is villainously tied," I continued.
From To Have and to Hold by Johnston, Mary
His sword dropped, but remained upright supported by the sword knot.
From The Prussian Terror by Dumas, Alexandre
And the red heels to your shoes, and the gold-fringed sword knot, and the velvet scabbard!
From Audrey by Johnston, Mary
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