Aiglet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aiglet is a noun meaning An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
Meaning
An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
More Meanings
- 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.
Example Sentences
a silken Camus […] Which all aboue besprinckled was throughout, / With golden aygulets, that glistred bright
Buckles and agglettes at vnwares, ſhall race his bowe, a thinge both euill for the fight, & perillous for freatinge.
Word Forms
- aiglets
- aiguillette
Synonyms for aiglet
Depending on context, synonyms include aglet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aglet, aiguillette, aygulet, aigulet, lingel, point.
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