Beknit

/bɪˈnɪt/ verb

Definition

To knit together, unite closely, or to join by knitting; possibly archaic for binding together.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix combined with 'knit,' from Old English 'cnyttan.' The 'be-' suggests the action of joining or uniting things together.

Kelly Says

Knitting as a metaphor for unity appears in old literature—'beknit' could describe bonds, friendships, or literal connections, showing how textile arts shaped English metaphor.

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