oilet
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OElet — [OE] let, n. [See {Eyelet}.] An eye, bud, or shoot, as of a plant; an oilet. [Obs.] Holland. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eyelet — noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus Date: 14th century 1. a. a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery) b. a small typically … New Collegiate Dictionary
oillet — /oy lit/, n. eyelet (def. 5). [1350 1400; ME oilet] * * * … Universalium
eyelet — small hole, late 14c., oilet, from M.Fr. oeillet, dim. of oeil eye, from L. oculus (see EYE (Cf. eye) (n.)). Spelling influenced by eye … Etymology dictionary
eyelet — noun a small round hole in leather or cloth for threading a lace, string, or rope through. ↘a metal ring used to reinforce such a hole. ↘a small hole with stitching around its edge, used as a form of decoration in embroidery. verb (eyelets,… … English new terms dictionary
eyelet — /ˈaɪlət / (say uyluht) noun 1. a small, typically round hole, especially one finished at the edge, as in cloth or leather, for the passage of a lace or cord, or in embroidery, for ornament. 2. a metal ring for lining a small hole. 3. an eyehole… …
oillet — ˈȯilə̇t noun ( s) Etymology: Middle English oilet more at eyelet archaic : eyelet I 2 … Useful english dictionary
