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- [ey-gwi-let]
- /ˌeɪ gwɪˈlɛt/
- /ˌeɪɡɪlˈet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-gwi-let]
- /ˌeɪ gwɪˈlɛt/
Definitions of aiguillette word
- noun aiguillette an ornamentation worn by certain military officers, consisting of cords with metal tips 3
- noun aiguillette a gilt cord hung in loops from the shoulder of certain military uniforms 3
- noun aiguillette an ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform; aglet. 1
- noun aiguillette a long thin slice of cooked meat, especially a narrow strip cut lengthwise from the breast of a fowl. 1
- noun aiguillette An ornament on some military and naval uniforms, consisting of braided loops hanging from the shoulder and on dress uniforms ending in points. 1
- noun aiguillette Alternative spelling of aiglet (a metal tip, on a ribbon or cord that facilitated lacing two parts of a garment together.). 0
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Origin of aiguillette
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1810-20; See origin at aiguille, -ette
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Parts of speech for Aiguillette
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aiguillette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aiguillette usage trend in Literature
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- how to make an aiguillette?
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