arm in crook

Definitions

With arms linked together.

UK, dated, dialectal, not-comparable

Examples

“1849, Anne Beale, Traits and Stories of the Welsh Peasantry, London: George Routledge, No. 5, p. 104, We were determined not to let⟳ go of one another this time, so we went on, arm in crook again;”

“‘The proper way is for the bridesmaids to walk⟳ together,’ suggested Fancy. ‘What? ’Twas always young man and young woman, arm in crook, in my time!’ said Geoffrey, astounded.”

“Once outside the gate, Frederick and Karl stride⟳ ahead, arm in crook, their heads tilted close⟳ so as not to drop anything important between them.”

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