| 单词 | a suit of knots |
| 释义 | > as lemmasa suit of knots a. Such a tie used or worn as an ornament or adjunct to a dress; a bow of ribbon; a cockade or epaulette; esp. in obsolete phrase a suit of knots.Often with distinctive premodifier: as breast knot, shoulder knot, sword knot, top knot, true-love knot. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [noun] > trimmings or ornamentation > knot or rosette knota1400 jarbe1578 wedding-favour1681 cockade1709 cabbage1859 torsade1872 chou1883 the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [noun] > trimmings or ornamentation > knot or rosette > set of a suit of knots1668 a1400–50 Alexander 4917 With cumly knottis & with koyntis & knopis of perle. 1552 R. Huloet Abcedarium Anglico Latinum Knotte of a cap~bande, or hatbande, or lace. 1668 G. Etherege She wou'd if she Cou'd iii. i. 35 We will only fancy a suit of Knots or two At this Shop. 1708 Brit. Apollo 27–29 Oct. The Officers to wear..a mourning Knot on their left Arm. 1713 J. Gay in Guardian 1 Sept. 2/1 A Lady of Genius will give a genteel Air to her whole Dress by a well fancied Suit of Knots. 1891 Mrs. Newman Begun in Jest I. 209 Her grey morning gown, with its soft frillings of lace and knots of pale, coral-coloured ribbon. < as lemmas |
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