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Definition of Spangle

Spangle
Spangle Span"gle, n. [OE. spangel, dim. of AS. spange. See Spang a spangle.] 1. A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress. 2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. ``The rich spangles that adorn the sky.' --Waller. Oak spangle. See under Oak.
Spangle
Spangle Span"gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spangled; p. pr. & vb. n. Spangling.] To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate. --Donne. What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? --Shak. Spangled coquette (Zo["o]l.), a tropical humming bird (Lophornis regin[ae]). See Coquette, 2.
Spangle
Spangle Span"gle, v. i. To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter. Some men by feigning words as dark as mine Make truth to spangle, and its rays to shine. --Bunyan.

Meaning of Spangle from wikipedia

- Look up spangle in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Spangle may refer to: Spangle (or sequin), a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal...
- William Spangle, an early pioneer. Spangle was first settled in 1872 by William Spangle. Later that same year, Spangle's two children planted a tree, marking...
- The Spangle Maker is an EP by Scottish band Cocteau Twins, released on 4AD in April 1984. It was the first recording to be issued after b****ist Simon...
- Look up spangles in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Spangles may refer to: Spangles (sweets), a brand of boiled sweets manufactured by Mars Ltd in the...
- Spangle Lake is a small alpine lake in Elmore County, Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area...
- Jean Elizabeth Spangler (September 2, 1923 – disappeared October 7, 1949) was an American actress who appeared in bit parts in several Hollywood films...
- The California Spangled Cat is an experimental breed of cat with markings that resemble the cheetah or leopard created by Paul Casey. Paul Casey was inspired...
- Spangle is a historical novel written by Gary Jennings and first published in 1987. After surrendering at Appomattox Court House in Virginia at the end...
- The spangled drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus) is a bird of the family Dicruridae. It is the only drongo to be found in Australia, where it can be recognised...
- Radial Spangle was an American indie rock band from Norman, Oklahoma that released two albums in the 1990s. The band was formed in 1991 by Alan Laird...