lovers' knot

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lov·ers' knot

(lŭv′ərz)
n.
See love knot.
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Noun1.lovers' knot - a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of lovelovers' knot - a stylized or decorative knot used as an emblem of love
love knot, lover's knot, true lover's knot, true lovers' knot
knot - any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
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"I went back to the house, and wrote your name and mine in my work-box, and drew a true lovers' knot under them.
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Then, in March 1949, as Princess Elizabeth, the Queen opened the new central doors of the still emerging Anglican cathedral, and drewa lovers' knot with the prince.
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On tracks such as blues rumble Rich Woman the couple's voices are warmly entwined as a lovers' knot. On others like Fortune Teller, one takes the lead and the other adds texture.
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