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Search phrase: aglet

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The Taming of the ShrewTS I.ii.78a puppet or an aglet-baby, or an old trot with ne'er aa Puppet or an Aglet babie, or an old trot with ne're a
The Two Noble KinsmenTNK III.iv.2The little stars and all, that look like aglets.The little Stars, and all, that looke like aglets:

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aglet(plural) tiny shining ornaments worn on a dress, spangles
aglet-baby[unclear meaning] small ornamental figure forming the tag of a lace

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
AGLETBASICaglet n, aglet-baby n

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