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aglet

ag·let

US/ˈæ.ɡlət/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

From Middle English aglet, aglett, agglot, from Old French aguillete. Doublet of aiglet and aiguillette.

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