Word of the Day (January 01, 2015)

Word of the Day (January 01, 2015)

Aglet – (n.) the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point (also: any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing)

Example: “Pulling the aglet is the first step in tying shoes.”

Origin: Middle English , from Middle French “aguillette,” “aiguillette,” from Old French, diminutive of “aguille,” “aiguille” needle, from Late Latin “acicula,” “acucula” ornamental pin, diminutive of Latin “acus” needle, pin.

First use: 15^th century

(Reference: Merriam Webster Dictionary. Merriam-Webster Dictionary Application. Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2015.)