aiguillette
Americannoun
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an ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform; aglet.
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a long thin slice of cooked meat, especially a narrow strip cut lengthwise from the breast of a fowl.
noun
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an ornamentation worn by certain military officers, consisting of cords with metal tips
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a variant of aglet
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Etymology
Origin of aiguillette
From French, dating back to 1810–20; see origin at aiguille, -ette
Example Sentences
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He was a member of the ceremony’s honor guard – his prison uniform was decorated with a white aiguillette, the ornamental braided cord denoting his military service.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
In retrospect, it’s probably not a good idea for an American president to come out in favor of an aiguillette.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2018
That shoulder braid has a name: It’s called an aiguillette.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2018
Unluckily for his peace of mind, the young subaltern dressed at his father's house, and, not being used to the splendid paraphernalia of the Blues' uniform, he omitted to put on his aiguillette.
From Collections and Recollections by Russell, George William Erskine
You have not come to the ball in your fine uniform, with your aiguillette and your showy feathers, and all the pride, pomp, and circumstance of your dignity as aide-de-camp.
From Jack Hinton The Guardsman by Lever, Charles James
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