Meaning of arm in crook | Babel Free

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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