Where does “aiglet” come from?
aiglet (English) comes from Middle French aiguillette, from Old French aguillete.
aiglet (English): A tip, originally of metal and often decorative,...
Definitions
- A tip, originally of metal and often decorative,...
Ancestry of “aiglet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | aiguillette | ribbon; tie; cord |
| 2 | Old French | aguillete | — |