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bowknot [boh-not] ExamplesWord Origin noun
Origin of bowknot First recorded in 1540–50; bow2 + knot1 Examples from the Web for bowknot Historical Examples of bowknot
But he’ll tie you in a bowknot if you hold to the old theological doctrines.
Bertrand W. Sinclair
The men call it a “bowknot” of river; so we name it Bowknot Bend.
J. W. Powell
We are afraid that someday you may run away and leave us, so we wish to tie you to us with a bowknot of affection.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman
Pauline Lester
Resting on its satin bed gleamed a string of graduated pearls from which hung a pearl pendant in the form of a bowknot.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman
Pauline Lester
Bowknot—is tied like the square knot, but with ends doubled back in tying the latter half—used on neckties and ribbons.
Louis C. Petersen
British Dictionary definitions for bowknot bowknot noun
- a decorative knot usually having two loops and two loose ends; bow