aglet
9.9
A decorative cord worn on the shoulder of a uniform
- noun
- /ˈæɡlɪt/
- Archaic
:
aiguillette
- During the ceremony, the soldiers proudly displayed their bright aglets as part of their attire.
Examples
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She carefully sewed decorative aglets onto the shoulders of the historical costume.
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I'd have to write in an aglet.
Fiction book (2001) -
The military uniform was distinguished by its golden aglets on the shoulders.
Synonyms
4
9.3
A decorative cloth pad on the shoulder of a military or formal uniform
is a cord or braid rather than a fabric pad
1
9.9
Decorative cord with metal tips worn on the shoulder of a uniform for ceremonies
is a tagged cord or braid without emphasis on metal finishes
7.2
A decorative braided cord worn on one shoulder with a military or formal uniform
is a tagged cord or braid not limited to one shoulder
6.7
A small cloth or badge on the shoulder of a uniform that shows rank
is a decorative cord or braid rather than a rank badge
How Ornamental
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aglet comes from an old French word aiguillette, which means 'little needle', because these shoulder ornaments were once small, needle‑like metal tags or braids on uniforms; that's why an aglet can be a small decorative tag on a uniform.