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A tassel is a finishing feature in fabric and clothing decoration. It is a universal ornament that is seen in varying versions in many cultures around the globe.
c.1300, mantle fastener, from Old French tassel a fastening, clasp (mid-12c.), from Vulgar Latin *tassellus, said to be from Latin taxillus small die or cube, a diminutive of talus knucklebone, ankle (see talus (n.1)). But OED finds this doubtful and calls attention to the variant form tossel and suggests association with toss (v.).