Phrase guide

sword knot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of ribbon attached to the hilt of a sword, originally as a way of fastening it to the wrist, but later chiefly as an ornament.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • See also: tassel

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noun

Meaning 2

an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: tassel

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: dragonne — ribbon attached to sword-hilt
  • Russian: темля́к (temlják) — ribbon attached to sword-hilt