What's the difference between aiglet and aiguillette?

Aiglet


Definition:

  • (n.) A tag of a lace or of the points, braids, or cords formerly used in dress. They were sometimes formed into small images. Hence, "aglet baby" (Shak.), an aglet image.
  • (n.) A round white staylace.
  • (n.) Same as Aglet.

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Aiguillette


Definition:

  • (n.) A point or tag at the end of a fringe or lace; an aglet.
  • (n.) One of the ornamental tags, cords, or loops on some military and naval uniforms.

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