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truelove knot

American  

noun

  1. a complicated ornamental knot, especially a double knot having two interlacing bows, regarded as an emblem of true love or interwoven affections.

truelove knot British  

noun

  1. a complicated bowknot that is hard to untie, symbolizing ties of love

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Etymology

Origin of truelove knot

First recorded in 1485–95

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