The difference between Aiglet and Shoelace
When used as nouns, aiglet means a tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice, whereas shoelace means a lace used for fastening a shoe.
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Aiglet as a noun:
A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.
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Aiglet as a noun:
An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
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Shoelace as a noun:
A lace used for fastening a shoe.