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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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(Luve-,) Love-knot, n. [ME. (Chaucer) and e.m.E. love-knot(te.] A lover's knot. (Also knot of luif, Knot n. 2.) — 15.. Clariodus ii. 648.
Ane chaine of gold … With love knotis that cassin war ower all
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