love knot

noun

1. a knot of ribbon as a token of love.

love knot

noun

1. a stylized bow, usually of ribbon, symbolizing the bond between two lovers Also calledlover's knot

Word History and Origins

Origin of love knot¹

1350–1400; Middle English love knotte

Example Sentences

Supermodel Karen Elson opened the show in a gold, “love knot” wrap dress, which became one of the collection's themes.

From The Daily Beast

To fasten his hood he has a curious gold pin, wrought at the greater end with a love-knot.

From Project Gutenberg

Troilus gives the maiden a sleeve, and she gives her Adonis a glove, as a love-knot.

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As to whether the love-knot of which Mary Garland had the keeping still held firm, who should pronounce?

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The hair in the men was allowed to flow to the shoulders or gathered in a love knot, while the whiskers and beard formed a point.

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Why do so many marriages persist when the love knot slips, and bandages fall away from the eyes?

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