Aglet vs. Aiglet

Agletnoun

The cover at the tip of a shoelace, to prevent it from fraying.

Agletnoun

A catkin.

Agletnoun

A tag of a lace or of the points, braids, or cords formerly used in dress. They were sometimes formed into small images. Hence, "aglet baby" (Shak.), an aglet image.

Agletnoun

A round white staylace.

Agletnoun

metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon

Agletnoun

ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

Aglet

An aglet ( AG-lət) or aiglet is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, used on each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring. An aglet keeps the fibers of the lace or cord from unraveling; its firmness and narrow profile make it easier to hold and easier to feed through eyelets, lugs, or other lacing guides.

Aigletnoun

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.

Aigletnoun

An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.

Aigletnoun

Same as Aglet.

Aigletnoun

metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon

Aigletnoun

ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform