Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A knot or bow of ribbon attached to the sleeve. Compare shoulder-knot.

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Examples

  • But pinned on to a sleeve-knot of pale pink ribbon was a slip of paper; and on the slip of paper were a few words in a woman's handwriting: "Compliments of California to Mrs. May."

    The Port of Adventure 1889

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