Plural form of aiglet; multiple small metal sheaths or tips used on cords, ribbons, or laces.
Plural of aiglet, from Old French 'aguillette', maintaining the historical meaning across multiple objects.
A pair of shoes has two aiglets (one per lace), but a full outfit with multiple ribbons and fastenings could have dozens, which is why tailors and shoemakers once had entire shops dedicated to making these tiny but crucial metal pieces.
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