Aglet vs. Aiglet — What's the Difference?

An aglet ( AG-lət) or aiglet is a small sheath, often made of plastic or metal, used on each end of a shoelace, a cord, or a drawstring. An aglet keeps the fibers of the lace or cord from unraveling; its firmness and narrow profile make it easier to hold and easier to feed through eyelets, lugs, or other lacing guides.

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.

A tag or sheath, as of plastic, on the end of a lace, cord, or ribbon to facilitate its passing through eyelet holes.

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

A similar device used for an ornament.

Same as Aglet.

Alternative spelling of aiglet.

Metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon

The cover at the tip of a shoelace, to prevent it from fraying.

Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform

A catkin.

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.

A round white staylace.

Metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon

Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform