[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

aglet \ag"let\ a^g"le^t, aiglet \aig"let\ =ag"le^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
see also:
acute aiguillette 

[2] : 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
see also:
aiglet aiguilette 

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