An unexplained word occurring in Chaucer, meaning, perhaps, an aromatic sweetmeat for sweetening the breath. "Under his tongue a truelove he bore."
Truelove knot, a complicated, involved knot that does not readily untie; the emblem of interwoven affection or engagement; called also true-lover's knot.
... am Truelove Davis," returned the other, acknowledging the introductions with the briefest of bows. She did not remove her mask, Peggy noted with surprise, but she was conscious that the girl was regarding her intently. "Perchance," continued the ... — Peggy Owen and Liberty • Lucy Foster Madison
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