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The purpose of an aglet is to contain the end of a shoelace (or similar cord) to restrict it from fraying. These devices have been in use since the Dark Ages and bronze aglets have been found in Merovingian graves.[1] Modern aglets are usually made from plastic and can sometimes break. A variety of techniques exist to replace aglets.[2] The word Aglet has a French origin and is similar to the term "aiguillette" although the latter generally refers to an ornamentive chord on a military uniform.[3]
References
- ↑ The History of Shoes http://www.sneakerhead.com/shoe-history-p2.html
- ↑ Repairing Aglets http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/agletrepair.htm
- ↑ Aiguillete http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=aiguillette