aglet

(ag′lit)

noun

the metal tip at the end of a cord or lace

Origin: ME < OFr aguillette, dim. of aiguille < L acula, dim. of acus, a needle: see acerose

See aglet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A tag or sheath, as of plastic, on the end of a lace, cord, or ribbon to facilitate its passing through eyelet holes.
A similar device used for an ornament.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French aguillette

Origin: , diminutive of aguille, needle

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *acūcula

Origin: , from Late Latin acucula

Origin: , diminutive of Latin acus, needle; see ak- in Indo-European roots

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