well-knottedadj.

Brit.

/ˌwɛlˈnɒtᵻd/, U.S.

/ˌwɛlˈnɑdəd/

Forms: see well adv. and n.⁴ and knotted adj.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., knotted adj.

Etymology: < well adv. + knotted adj.

Originally: having many knots; esp. designating a whip with numerous knots tied in it. Later more usually: skilfully or tightly fastened with a knot; skilfully tied together with knots (also figurative).

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1573 T. Tusser Fiue Hundreth Points Good Husbandry f. 14^v Whyplash well knotted, & cart rope enough.

1603 S. Harsnett Declar. Popish Impostures xviii. 104 Deuil-whippes of the maker,..as true and wel-knotted stuffe, as euer Wades myll did afford.

1697 T. Maule New-Eng. Pesecutors Mauled 42 Cruelly whipt with their old wonted Whip of three fold Cords, each being well knotted, fit for their Church work.

1765 tr. J. Gumilla in London Chron. 22 Aug. 189/1 The eldest Captain, with a well knotted whip, gives him a handsome number of lashes.

1793 Anthologia Hibernica 2 458/2 From Croagh Patrick with hot heat, to Dromole I trotted, With an oak stick well knotted.

1855 D. Costello Stories from Screen 122 Bundles tied up in well-knotted handkerchiefs.

1888 F. H. Woods tr. O. Montelius Civilisation of Sweden 61 Upon the head was a well-knotted worsted net.

1966 Times 7 Sept. 15/4 On the back of a well-knotted carpet the design and the colours stand out clearly.

1991 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 29 Sept. vii. 30/2 Mr. Pringle unravels the well-knotted plot with as much intelligence as humor.

2008 S. E. Ante Creative Capital iii. 32 A sharp, three-piece suit, crisp white shirt, and well-knotted tie.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	well-knotted
释义	well-knottedadj. Brit. /ˌwɛlˈnɒtᵻd/, U.S. /ˌwɛlˈnɑdəd/ Forms: see well adv. and n.⁴ and knotted adj. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., knotted adj. Etymology: < well adv. + knotted adj. Originally: having many knots; esp. designating a whip with numerous knots tied in it. Later more usually: skilfully or tightly fastened with a knot; skilfully tied together with knots (also figurative). ΚΠ 1573 T. Tusser Fiue Hundreth Points Good Husbandry f. 14^v Whyplash well knotted, & cart rope enough. 1603 S. Harsnett Declar. Popish Impostures xviii. 104 Deuil-whippes of the maker,..as true and wel-knotted stuffe, as euer Wades myll did afford. 1697 T. Maule New-Eng. Pesecutors Mauled 42 Cruelly whipt with their old wonted Whip of three fold Cords, each being well knotted, fit for their Church work. 1765 tr. J. Gumilla in London Chron. 22 Aug. 189/1 The eldest Captain, with a well knotted whip, gives him a handsome number of lashes. 1793 Anthologia Hibernica 2 458/2 From Croagh Patrick with hot heat, to Dromole I trotted, With an oak stick well knotted. 1855 D. Costello Stories from Screen 122 Bundles tied up in well-knotted handkerchiefs. 1888 F. H. Woods tr. O. Montelius Civilisation of Sweden 61 Upon the head was a well-knotted worsted net. 1966 Times 7 Sept. 15/4 On the back of a well-knotted carpet the design and the colours stand out clearly. 1991 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 29 Sept. vii. 30/2 Mr. Pringle unravels the well-knotted plot with as much intelligence as humor. 2008 S. E. Ante Creative Capital iii. 32 A sharp, three-piece suit, crisp white shirt, and well-knotted tie. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1573
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