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aiguillette
CIDE DICTIONARY
aiguillette, n. [F. See Aglet.].
- A point or tag at the end of a fringe or lace; an aglet. [1913 Webster]
- One of the ornamental tags, cords, or loops on some military and naval uniforms. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
aiguillette, n. a tagged point hanging from the shoulder on the breast of some uniforms.
Etymology
F: see AGLET
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