knotted

adjective

knot·​ted ˈnä-təd How to pronounce knotted (audio)
Synonyms of knottednext
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: full of knots : gnarled
3
: knotty
4
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of knotted was in the 12th century

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“Knotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knotted. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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knotted

adjective
knot·​ted
ˈnät-əd
1
: tied in or with a knot
2
: knotty
3
: ornamented with knots or knobs

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