Aglet Definition
ăglĭt
noun
A tag or sheath, as of plastic, on the end of a lace, cord, or ribbon to facilitate its passing through eyelet holes.
American Heritage
The metal tip at the end of a cord or lace.
Webster's New World
A similar device used for an ornament.
American Heritage
Alternative spelling of aiglet.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- aiglet
- aiguilette
Other Word Forms of Aglet
Noun
Singular:
aglet
Plural:
agletsOrigin of Aglet
-
Middle English from Old French aguillette diminutive of aguille needle from Vulgar Latin acūcula from Late Latin acucula diminutive of Latin acus needle ak- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to aglet using the buttons below.