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Oylet \Oy"let\, n. [See {Eyelet}.]
1. See {Eyelet}.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Arch.) Same as {Oillet}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Oylet
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oylet — Oillet Oil let, n. [See {Eyelet}.] (Arch.) (a) A small opening or loophole, sometimes circular, used in medi[ae]val fortifications. (b) A small circular opening, and ring of moldings surrounding it, used in window tracery in Gothic architecture.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oylet — variant of oillet * * * oylet, ett etc., obs. forms of oillet … Useful english dictionary
oylet — oy·let … English syllables
Oillet — Oil let, n. [See {Eyelet}.] (Arch.) (a) A small opening or loophole, sometimes circular, used in medi[ae]val fortifications. (b) A small circular opening, and ring of moldings surrounding it, used in window tracery in Gothic architecture.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eyelet — /uy lit/, n., v., eyeleted or eyeletted, eyeleting or eyeletting. n. 1. a small hole, usually round and finished along the edge, as in cloth or leather for the passage of a lace or cord or as in embroidery for ornamental effect. 2. a lightweight… … Universalium
oyelet — /oy lit/, n. eyelet (def. 5). Also, oylet. * * * … Universalium
eyelet — [ī′lit] n. [ME oylet < OFr oeillet, dim. of oeil, eye < L oculus, EYE] 1. a small hole for receiving a shoestring, rope, cord, hook, etc. 2. a metal ring or short tube for reinforcing such a hole 3. a small hole edged by stitching in… … English World dictionary
oyelet — /oy lit/, n. eyelet (def. 5). Also, oylet … Useful english dictionary
