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spangle |
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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