bended knee
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Puzzle #61 · August 1, 2025
The phrase on ‘bended knee’ dates to medieval times, from knights kneeling before royalty as a sign of respect and submission. It continues as a common practice in marriage proposals.
Other phrases involving knees include knee-deep and knee-high
Other phrases involving knees include knee-deep and knee-high
Puzzle Appearances
The expression bended knee has appeared in 2 puzzles:
- Puzzle #61 on August 1, 2025
- Puzzle #177 on November 25, 2025
Rate of Appearance in English Language Print
Google's Ngram project shows how often a pair of words has appeared in print every year since the 1800's.
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