aglets
lɪt noun
1.
a metal tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying, as of a shoelace.
2.
(in the 16th and 17th centuries) an ornament at the end of a point or other ribbon used to secure a garment.
3.
aiguillette ( def 1 ).
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aglet or aiglet (ˈæɡlɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a metal sheath or tag at the end of a shoelace, ribbon, etc |
| 2. | a variant spelling of aiguillette |
| 3. | any ornamental pendant |
| [C15: from Old French aiguillette a small needle] | |
| aiglet or aiglet | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Old French aiguillette a small needle] | |
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Aglets
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