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aglet

ag·let
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ag-lit]
    • /ˈæg lɪt/
    • /ˈæ.ɡlɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ag-lit]
    • /ˈæg lɪt/

Definitions of aglet word

  • noun aglet a metal sheath or tag at the end of a shoelace, ribbon, etc 3
  • noun aglet any ornamental pendant 3
  • noun aglet the metal tip at the end of a cord or lace 3
  • noun aglet a metal or plastic tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying, as of a shoelace. 1
  • noun aglet (in the 16th and 17th centuries) an ornament at the end of a point or other ribbon used to secure a garment. 1
  • noun aglet aiguillette (def 1). 1

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Origin of aglet

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French aiguillette, equivalent to aiguille needle (see aiguille) + -ette -et

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Parts of speech for Aglet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aglet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

aglet usage trend in Literature

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