noun. In heraldry, an eaglet or young eagle.

noun. See aglet.

noun. Same as aglet.

noun. 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.

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

noun. ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

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

"Kate Secor (aiglet), who fling off quotable quips like some cats shed hair -- now I know how some people feel around me and Kate."

braid  braiding  gold braid  sheath  

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