Definition of "aiglet" []

• 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. (noun)
• An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle. (noun)

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• "Kate Secor (aiglet), who fling off quotable quips like some cats shed hair -- now I know how some people feel around me and Kate."
• "Includes illustrations, and information about shoelace knots, aiglet (“the plastic or metal sleeves at the ends of shoelaces”) repair, and shoelace length formulas .."
• "No loose flowing robes, no shoon half a yard long, no flaunting tawdriness of fringe and aiglet, characterized the appearance of the baron, who, even in peace, gave his address a half-martial fashion."