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aiguillette |
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aiguillette [ˌeɪgwɪˈlɛt] n 1. (Military) an ornamentation worn by certain military officers, consisting of cords with metal tips 2. (Clothing & Fashion) a variant of aglet How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The matron soon made her appearance; and the polite Frenchman, making one of his best bows, and playing gracefully with the aiguillettes that danced upon his breast, proceeded in courteous accents to deliver his mission. He was dressed in a doublet and hose of a violet color, with aiguillettes of the same color, without any other ornaments than the customary slashes, through which the shirt appeared. |
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