aglet

[ ag-lit ]

noun

1. a metal or plastic 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 ).

aglet

/ ˈæɡlɪt /

noun

1. a metal sheath or tag at the end of a shoelace, ribbon, etc
2. a variant spelling of aiguillette
3. any ornamental pendant

Word History and Origins

Origin of aglet¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French aiguillette, equivalent to aiguille needle ( aiguille ) + -ette -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of aglet¹

C15: from Old French aiguillette a small needle

Example Sentences

Like aglets on shoelaces, they may help keep chromosomes from unraveling.

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