- knot|work
- knot|work «NOT WURK», noun.ornamental work of or representing cords or the like knotted together, intertwined, or interlaced.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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work — I. noun Etymology: Middle English werk, work, from Old English werc, weorc; akin to Old High German werc work, Greek ergon, Avestan varəzem activity Date: before 12th century 1. activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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