† knottlen.
Obsolete.
A small knot; a knob; a tangle (of rope).
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the world > space > shape > unevenness > projection or prominence > protuberance or rounded projection > [noun] > a protuberance or protuberant part > knob
knob?a1425
knottle?a1500
bob1601
node1681
nub1696
umbo1753
button1758
knule1824
onion1825
umbonation1872
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fastening > binding or tying > a bond, tie, or fastening > [noun] > knot
knotc1000
knottle?a1500
halsh1664
?a1500 Life Alexander (in MS. Lincoln A. i. 17 lf. 1) (Halliwell) He hade a heued lyke a bulle, and knottilles in his frount, as thay had bene the bygynnyng of hornes.
1568 U. Fulwell Like wil to Like sig. C.iii A bag and a bottle, or els a rope knottle.
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