Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - aglet

 noun  Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French aguillette, aiguillette, from Old French, diminutive of aguille, aiguille needle, from Late Latin acicula, acucula ornamental pin, diminutive of Latin acus needle, pin — more at acute  Date: 15th century  1. the plain or ornamental tag covering the ends of a lace or point  2. any of various ornamental studs, cords, or pins worn on clothing