2 entries under this word

Spangle

Spăn'gle, n.

noun

(spăng'gl), n. [Eng. spang, Prov. Ger. spangel.]

A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament.
Any little thing which sparkles by reflection in the light; any thing small and brilliant. “The rich spangles that adorn the sky.” Waller.

Spāng'gle, v. t.

verbtransitive

(spāng'gl), v. t. [imp. & p. p. SPANGLED; p. pr. & vb. n. SPANGLING.] To set or sprinkle with spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate. Donne.

What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? Shak.