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Aiguillette

Aiˊguil-lette′

,

Noun.

[F. See

.]

1.

A point or tag at the end of a fringe or lace; an aglet.

2.

One of the ornamental tags, cords, or loops on some military and naval uniforms.

Definition 2024

aiguillette

aiguillette

English

Alternative forms

aglet
aiglet

Noun

aiguillette ‎(plural aiguillettes)

Alternative spelling of aiglet (a metal tip, on a ribbon or cord that facilitated lacing two parts of a garment together.)

References

Medieval Costume and Fashion, by Herbert Norris, Courier Dover Publications, 1999, p. 365.

French

Etymology

aiguille +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /e.ɡɥi.jɛt/

Noun

aiguillette f ‎(plural aiguillettes)

Middle French

Etymology

Old French, from aiguille +‎ -ette.

Noun

aiguillette f (plural aiguillettes)

ribbon; tie; cord