love knot

love knot
a knot of ribbon as a token of love. Also called lover's knot.
[1350-1400; ME love knotte]

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  • Love knot — Love Love (l[u^]v), n. [OE. love, luve, AS. lufe, lufu; akin to E. lief, believe, L. lubet, libet, it pleases, Skr. lubh to be lustful. See {Lief}.] 1. A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; pre[… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • love-knot — loveˈ knot or lover s knot noun An intricate knot, used as a token of love • • • Main Entry: ↑love …   Useful english dictionary

  • love knot — love′ knot n. a knot of ribbon emblematic of love • Etymology: 1350–1400 …   From formal English to slang

  • love knot — n. TRUELOVE KNOT …   English World dictionary

  • love knot — noun a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love • Syn: ↑lovers knot, ↑lover s knot, ↑true lovers knot, ↑true lover s knot • Hypernyms: ↑knot * * * noun Etymology …   Useful english dictionary

  • love knot — noun Date: 14th century a stylized knot sometimes used as an emblem of love …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • love knot — /ˈlʌv nɒt/ (say luv not) noun a knot of ribbon as a token of love …  

  • The Power of the True Love Knot — Infobox Album Name =The Power of the True Love Knot Type =studio Artist =Shirley Collins Released =1968 Recorded =1968 Genre = Length =42:39 Label =Polydor Producer =Joe Boyd Reviews = Last album =The Sweet Primeroses (1967) This album =The Power …   Wikipedia

  • true-love knot — or trueˈ lovˈer s knot noun An ornamental or symbolic knot or interlaced design, as a two looped bow or a knot with two interlaced loops • • • Main Entry: ↑true …   Useful english dictionary

  • Love — (l[u^]v), n. [OE. love, luve, AS. lufe, lufu; akin to E. lief, believe, L. lubet, libet, it pleases, Skr. lubh to be lustful. See {Lief}.] 1. A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; pre[ e]minent… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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