[ag.let] n [ME, fr. MF aguillette, aiguillette, dim. of aguille, aiguille needle, fr. LL acicula, acucula ornamental pin, dim. of L acus needle, pin--more at acute] (15c) 1: the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point
2: any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing