First Known Use: 15th century
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1spangle
noun span·gle \ˈspaŋ-gəl\
: a small, shiny piece of metal or plastic that is used to decorate clothing
Full Definition of SPANGLE
1
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
2
: a small glittering object or particle
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Origin of SPANGLE
Middle English spangel, diminutive of spang shiny ornament, probably from Middle Dutch spange; akin to Old English spang buckle, Middle Dutch spannen to stretch
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2spangle
verb
: to decorate or cover (something) with many small, shiny objects
span·gledspan·gling \ˈspaŋ-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of SPANGLE
transitive verb
: to set or sprinkle with or as if with spangles
intransitive verb
: to glitter as if covered with spangles : sparkle
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First Known Use of SPANGLE
circa 1548
SPANGLE Defined for Kids
spangle
noun span·gle \ˈspaŋ-gəl\
Definition of SPANGLE for Kids
: sequin
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