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sword knot

sword knot

9.7
A small decorative cord or tassel that hangs from a sword hilt and keeps the sword tied to the wrist
  • noun
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  • He replaced the frayed sword knot with a new silk one before the parade.

Examples

  • The museum displayed an array of antique swords, each with a finely crafted sword knot.

  • The officer wore a beautiful sword knot on his ceremonial sword.

  • A gold sword knot dangled from the officer's ornate saber hilt.

  • Many collectors appreciate the craftsmanship of antique sword knots.

  • The officer secured his sword to his wrist with a decorative sword knot.

  • She admired the intricate sword knot that hung elegantly from the hilt of her sword.

  • The historical reenactor showcased his armor, complete with a traditional sword knot at the hilt.

Synonyms

lover's knot
vssword knot
1 6.4

A knot used to show love and a close connection

is a tassellike cord used to decorate and secure the hilt to the wrist
Turk's head
vssword knot
  • Specialized
9.9

A braided decorative knot like a small turban used on handles

is a tassellike cord used to decorate and secure the hilt to the wrist
lovers' knot
vssword knot
7.3

A decorative knot used on jewelry to show love between two people

is a tassellike cord used to decorate and secure the hilt to the wrist

Surface Forms

sword knot singular
sword knots plural

Morphology

sword + knot

The meaning is directly compositional: a 'knot' (a tied fastening or cord) associated with a 'sword' yields a cord or decorative fastening attached to a sword. This straightforward noun–noun combination follows normal English compounding and is likely understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Sword knot is a small cord or tassel tied to the hilt of a sword. The knot was often looped around the wrist so the sword would not fall and also 'decorated' the weapon, so today it means the ornamental tie on a sword.