ETYM French aiguillette point, tagged point, dim. of aiguilee needle, from Late Lat. acucula for acicula, dim. of Latin acus needle, pin; cf. Old Fren. agleter to hook on. Related to Acute, Aiguillette.
1. Metal sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon; SYN. aiglet.
2. Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform; SYN. aiglet, aiguilette.
Metal point attached to a lace or string.