Definition of aiglet Aiglet
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We found 8 definitions of aiglet from 4 different sources.
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What does aiglet mean?
WordNet
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| aiglet - metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon | ||
| aglet | ||
| sheath a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) | ||
| aiglet - ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform | ||
| aglet, aiguilette | ||
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Wiktionary 
- aiglet (Noun)
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, " points" lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet or sleeves to a bodice. - aiglet (Noun)
An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- aiglet (n.)
A tag of a lace or of the points, braids, or cords formerly used in dress. They were sometimes formed into small images. Hence, "aglet baby" (Shak.), an aglet image. - aiglet (n.)
A round white staylace. - aiglet (n.)
Same as Aglet.
Part of speech
🔤- aiglet, noun, singular of aiglets.
