aglet

noun

ag·​let ˈa-glət How to pronounce aglet (audio)
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

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The aglet goes through the eyelet. — John Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023 The silver mic cord lace aglets (MCing). — Sean Malcolm, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agglot, aglet, borrowed from Middle French aguillette, diminutive of aguille "needle, pin," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Latin acūcula, alteration (with ū from Latin acūtus "pointed") of Late Latin acucula "ornamental pin, pine needle," diminutive of Latin acus "needle, pin" — more at acute

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of aglet was in the 14th century

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“Aglet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aglet. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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