| Spangle | 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. “The rich spangles that adorn the sky.” Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]
Oak spangle. See under Oak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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| Spangle | 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. [ 1913 Webster ] What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Spangled coquette (Zool.), a tropical humming bird (Lophornis reginae). See Coquette, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
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