sword knot

American  

noun

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

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sword knot British  

noun

1. 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

He had on a shabby cadet jacket, decorated with a soldier's cross, equally shabby cadet's riding breeches lined with worn leather, and an officer's saber with a sword knot.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

"And your sword knot is villainously tied," I continued.

From To Have and to Hold by Johnston, Mary

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.

From In the Day of Adversity by Bloundelle-Burton, John

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

And the red heels to your shoes, and the gold-fringed sword knot, and the velvet scabbard!

From Audrey by Johnston, Mary