aiglet

English

/ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French aiguillette (needle) root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- (sharp, pointed, edgy).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂eḱ-

Gloss

sharp, pointed, edgy

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

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