2) knot. Roget s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995.
...1. That which unites or binds: bond, ligament, ligature, link, nexus, tie, vinculum, yoke. See CONNECT. 2. A part that protrudes or extends outward: bulge, jut, knob,...

3) Marriage Knot (The). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...the bridegroom hangs a ribbon on the bride s neck and ties it in a knot. Before the knot is tied the bride s father may refuse consent unless better terms are offered,...

4) 903. Marriage. Mawson, C.O. Sylvester. 1922. Roget s International Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases
...union, intermarriage, miscegenation, marriageability; vinculum matrimonii [L.], nuptial tie, nuptial knot; match; betrothment (promise) [See Promise] married state,...

5) True-lovers' Knot. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...virgin espoused to a man," is, er trulofad var cinum manne. 1 "Three times a true-love s knot I tie secure; Firm be the knot, firm may his love endure."Gay s Pastorals:...

6) granny knot. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...A knot resembling a square knot but with the second tie crossed incorrectly. So called in contempt....

7) Windsor knot. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...A wide, triangular slipknot used to tie a four-in-hand necktie. Perhaps after the Duke of Windsor....

8) link. Roget s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995.
...1. That which unites or binds: bond, knot, ligament, ligature, nexus, tie, vinculum, yoke. See CONNECT. 2. A logical or natural association between two or more things:...

9) nexus. Roget s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995.
...That which unites or binds: bond, knot, ligament, ligature, link, tie, vinculum, yoke. See CONNECT....

10) ligature. Roget s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995.
...That which unites or binds: bond, knot, ligament, link, nexus, tie, vinculum, yoke. See CONNECT....