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aiglet

/ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ai-glet
IPA
/ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/
  • British English: /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/

Inflected Forms

aiglets (plural) aglet (alternative) aiguillette (alternative) aygulet (alternative)

Synonyms

aglet aiguillette

Questions

How do you pronounce aiglet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/.
What does aiglet mean?
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.
Where does aiglet come from?
Borrowed from Middle French aiguillette (“needle”), diminutive of aiguille.

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