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Same as Aglet.

A point or tag at the end of a fringe or lace; an aglet.

See Aglet. Spenser.

ield, formerly worn on the shoulders of knights, -- being the prototype of the modern epaulet. Fairholt.

See Aleconner. [Eng.]

The science which treats of the nature of truth and evidence. Sir W. Hamilton.

An instrument for viewing pictures by means of a lens, so as to present them in their natural proportions and relations.

An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters.

Of or pertaining to an amulet; operating as a charm.

A small gold coin formerly current in England; a half angel. Eng. Cyc.

An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

A small, flat fillet, encircling a column, etc., used by itself, or with other moldings. It is used, several times repeated, under the Doric capital.

Anthelmintic.

A small inclosed area; esp. one of the small spaces on the wings of insects, circumscribed by the veins.

A small arm; as, an armlet of the sea. Johnson.

A sauce (such as egg and bread crumbs) used for covering bits of meat, small birds, or fish, strung on skewers for frying.

One fitted for, or skilled in, intellectual contests; as, athletes of debate.

Of or pertaining to athletes or to the exercises practiced by them; as, athletic games or sports.

The practice of engaging in athletic games; athletism.

The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes.