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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.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/UK, US
  1. 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.

  2. An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.

  3. The cover at the tip of a shoelace, to prevent it from fraying.

    The aiglet of the shoelace passes through each grommet.
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French aiguillette (“needle”), diminutive of aiguille.

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