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[[Image:Three Different Aglets.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Aglets in copper, plastic and brass]] |
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An '''aglet''' (or '''aiglet''') is a small plastic or metal sheath typically used on each end of a [[shoelace]], [[Rope|cord]], or [[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 the [[Grommet|eyelets]], lugs, or other lacing guides. |
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==Etymology== |
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The word ''aglet'' (or ''aiglet'') comes from [[Old French]] ''aguillette'' (or ''aiguillette''), which is the diminutive of ''aguille'' (or ''aiguille''), meaning ''needle''.<ref>Picken, Mary Brooks: ''The Fashion Dictionary'', Funk and Wagnalls, 1957. (1973 edition ISBN 0308100522)</ref> This in turn comes from ''acus'', [[Latin language|Latin]] for ''needle''. An aglet is like a small needle at the end of a cord. |
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==Variety== |
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There is a subtle distinction between aglets, which are generally functional, and [[Aiguillette (ornament)|aiguillette]]s, which are generally decorative. The latter usually appear at the end of decorative cords, such as [[bolo tie]]s, and the identically named [[aiguillette]]s of military dress uniforms. |
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Aglets today are most often made of plastic; they also have been made of metal, glass, and stone. Many were highly ornamental and made of [[precious metals]], such as [[silver]]. Before the invention of [[button]]s, they were used on the ends of [[ribbon]]s to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they were formed into small figures. [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]] calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]''. |
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Home-made aglets can be fashioned out of [[adhesive tape]], [[wax]], [[resin]], [[glue]], [[Yarn|thread]], [[Heat-shrink tubing|heat shrink]] or [[metal]] [[Tubing (material)|tubing]], and by simply [[knot]]ting or [[melting]] the end of a lace or cord.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/agletrepair.htm |title=Eight ways to make an aglet |publisher=Fieggen.com |date=2009-05-05 |accessdate=2009-06-08}}</ref> For a time during the [[Great Depression]], aglets were made out of paper and glue.{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/aglets.htm Aglets] on Ian's Shoelace Site |
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{{wiktionary}} |
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[[Category:Footwear accessories]] |
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[[bg:Накрайници на връзките за обувки]] |
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[[ca:Capçat]] |
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[[es:Herrete]] |
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[[fr:Ferret (vêtement)]] |
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[[nl:Malie (veter)]] |
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[[ja:アグレット]] |
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[[no:Egiett]] |
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[[pl:Skuwka sznurowadła]] |
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[[pt:Aguilha (cadarço)]] |
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[[ro:Aglet]] |
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[[sv:Dubb (skosnören)]] |
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[[vi:Aglet]] |
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