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spangle

1. span.gle \'span-g*l\ n [ME spangel, dim. of spang shiny ornament, prob. 
   of Scand origin; a]kin to ON spo:ng spangle; akin to OE spang buckle, MD 
   spannen to stretch 1: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for 
   ornamentation esp. on  dresses 2: a small glittering object 
2. spangle \'span-g(*-)lin\ vb or span.gling : to set or sprinkle with or 
   as if with spangles : adorn with small bri lliant objects : to glitter as 
   if covered with spangles : SPARKLE