[a. mod. Fr. aiguillette; for the historical forms see AGLET.] = AGLET; specially applied to the ornamental tags on military and naval uniforms, and some liveries.
1816. ‘Quiz,’ Grand Master, I. 14. A figure, in the garb of war, Dress’d in an Egellet and Star.
1854. De Quincey, Sp. Mil. Nun, Wks. III. 60. Some bright ornament, clasp, or aiguillette, on Kate’s dress.
1882. Adm. Uniform Reg., in Navy List, July, 495. The aiguillete is always to be worn with full dress and on state occasions.
