Aiguillette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aiguillette is a noun meaning An ornamental braided cord with decorative metal tips worn on uniforms.
Meaning
An ornamental braided cord with decorative metal tips worn on uniforms.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of aiglet (“metal tip on a ribbon or cord that facilitates lacing two parts of a garment together”).
Example Sentences
Lancers wore Dragoon jackets with embroidered cuffs and collars, enormous epaulettes and an aiguillette. They wore very high Polish caps with square crowns, with a brass plate in front and topped with a plume.
Word Forms
- aiguillettes
- aiglet
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aiglet, aigulet, aygulet, aigrette, aglet, bullion.
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