aiglet

Meaning

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

Origin

• Borrowed from Middle French aiguillette ("needle"), diminutive of aguille.