Aglet

n.	1.	A tag of a lace or of the points, braids, or cords formerly used in dress. They were sometimes formed into small images. Hence, "aglet baby" (Shak.), an aglet image.
	2.	(Haberdashery) A round white staylace.

Noun	1.	aglet - metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon Synonyms: aiglet
	2.	aglet - ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform Synonyms: aiguilette, aiglet

aiglet, sheath, shoe lace, shoe string, shoelace, shoestring