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Define the word Aglet

"Aglet" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Aglet \Ag"let\ ([a^]g"l[e^]t), Aiglet \Aig"let\ ([=a]g"l[e^]t),
   n. [F. aiguillette point, tagged point, dim. of aiguilee
   needle, fr. LL. acucula for acicula, dim. of L. acus needle,
   pin; cf. OF. agleter to hook on. See Acute, and cf.
   Aiguillette.]
   1. 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.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. (Haberdashery) A round white staylace. --Beck.
      [1913 Webster]

"aglet" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

aglet
     n 1: metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
          [syn: aiglet]
     2: ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
        [syn: aiglet, aiguilette]