Associations to the word «Aglet»

Wiktionary

AGLET, noun. Alternative spelling of aiglet
AGLET, noun. The cover at the tip of a shoelace, to prevent it from fraying.
AGLET, noun. A catkin.

Dictionary definition

AGLET, noun. Metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon.
AGLET, noun. Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope