Knosp (?), n. [Cf. G. knospe bud, E. knop, knar.] (Arch.) Same as
Knop,2. Milman.
Knot (?), n. [OE. knot, knotte, AS. cnotta; akin to D. knot, OHG.
chnodo, chnoto, G. knoten, Icel. kn&?;tr, Sw. knut, Dan. knude, and
perh. to L. nodus. Cf. Knout, Knit.] 1. (a) A fastening together of the
pars or ends of one or more threads, cords, ropes, etc., by any one of
various ways of tying or entangling. (b) A lump or loop formed in a
thread, cord, rope. etc., as at the end, by tying or interweaving it
upon itself. (c) An ornamental tie, as of a ribbon.
The names of knots vary according to the manner of their making, or the
use for which they are intended; as, dowknot, reef knot, stopper knot,
diamond knot, etc.