SPANGLE


Meaning of SPANGLE in English

■ noun

1》 a small thin piece of glittering material, used to ornament a garment; a sequin.

2》 a spot of bright colour or light.

■ verb cover with ~s or sparkling objects.

Derivatives

spangly adjective

Origin

ME: dimin. from obs. spang 'glittering ornament', from MDu. spange 'buckle'.

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