aiglets
|aig-lets|
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/ˈeɪɡləts/
(aiglet)
shoelace tip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aiglet' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'aguillette,' where 'aiguille' meant 'needle.'
Historical Evolution
'aguillette' transformed into the English word 'aiglet' and eventually became the modern English word 'aiglet.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small needle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'metal or plastic sheath at the end of a shoelace.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the metal or plastic sheath at the end of a shoelace, cord, or drawstring.
The aiglets on my shoelaces make it easier to thread them through the eyelets.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/06 04:51