Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Aglet \Ag"let\ ([a^]g"l[e^]t), Aiglet \Aig"let\ ([=a]g"l[e^]t),
   n. [F. aiguillette point, tagged point, dim. of aiguilee
   needle, fr. LL. acucula for acicula, dim. of L. acus needle,
   pin; cf. OF. agleter to hook on. See {Acute}, and cf.
   {Aiguillette}.]
   1. A tag of a lace or of the points, braids, or cords
      formerly used in dress. They were sometimes formed into
      small images. Hence, ``aglet baby'' (--Shak.), an aglet
      image.

   2. (Haberdashery) A round white staylace. --Beck.

Source : WordNet®

aglet
     n 1: metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon
          [syn: {aiglet}]
     2: ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
        [syn: {aiglet}, {aiguilette}]