grief knot in English

Forms: grief knots [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Blend of granny (knot) and thief (knot). Etymology templates: {{m|en|granny knot|granny (knot)}} granny (knot), {{m|en|thief knot|thief (knot)}} thief (knot) Head templates: {{en-noun}} grief knot (plural grief knots)

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        "a knot for connecting two ends of rope; similar to granny knot, but with the short ends on opposite sides; a very insecure knot, but used for parlor tricks"
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"grief knot" meaning in English

Noun