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- [ag-lit]
- /ˈæg lɪt/
- /ˈæ.ɡlɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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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