6 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
spangle
n : a small piece of shiny material used as a decoration on
clothing [syn: {sequin}]
v 1: glitter as if covered with spangles
2: decorate with spangles [syn: {bespangle}]
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Spangle, WA (city, FIPS 66290)
Location: 47.43053 N, 117.37881 W
Population (1990): 229 (103 housing units)
Area: 0.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 99031
From Jargon File (4.2.3, 23 NOV 2000) [jargon]:
spangle n. [UK] The singular of {bells and whistles}. See
also {spungle}.
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