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aiglet

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 aiglet word

  • noun aiglet a metal or plastic tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying, as of a shoelace. 1
  • noun aiglet (in the 16th and 17th centuries) an ornament at the end of a point or other ribbon used to secure a garment. 1
  • noun aiglet aiguillette (def 1). 1
  • noun aiglet 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, 1
  • noun aiglet 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. 0
  • noun aiglet An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle. 0

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Origin of aiglet

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 Aiglet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aiglet 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

aiglet usage trend in Literature

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