AGLET


Meaning of AGLET in English

ˈaglə̇t, ˈaig- noun

or ai·glet ˈāg-

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English aglet, from Middle French aguillette, diminutive of aguille needle, from Late Latin acucula ornamental pin, alteration of acicula, diminutive of Latin acus needle, pin — more at acute

1.

a.

(1) : the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a point (sense 10a)

(2) : an ornamental tag used for decoration on costumes

b. : any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing

2.

a. : hawthorn

b. : hazel 1a

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