sword knot

American

noun

a looped strap, ribbon, or the like attached to the hilt of a sword as a support or ornament.

sword knot British

noun

a loop on the hilt of a sword by which it was attached to the wrist, now purely decorative

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Etymology

Origin of sword knot

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

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I discovered him by his philomot scarf, and sword knot, after losing sight of him for a time.

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It sold not only hats for woman, but sword knots and shoe buckles for men.

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His sword dropped, but remained upright supported by the sword knot.

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There was also a sword knot, which followed the jacket into another pool, and he decided that he must take his chance with the weapon itself.

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The little Magdalena, unaware of the importance of the moment, was innocently playing with his sword knot; while Conradi had stepped to the window, and was listening attentively to every sound from without.

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