aiglet

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Synonyms: niglet, aglet, piglet, giglet, aigret, figlet, riglet, aigulet, wiglet, aillet, anglet

Antonyms: niglet, aglet, piglet, giglet, aigret, figlet, riglet, aigulet, wiglet, aillet, anglet

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Noun

1. 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]].
2. An [[ornament]] worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
3. The cover at the tip of a [[shoelace]], to prevent it from [[fray]]ing.

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