SPANGLE

I. noun Etymology: Middle English spangel, diminutive of spang shiny ornament, probably from Middle Dutch spange; akin to Old English spang buckle, Middle Dutch spannen to stretch Date: 15th century a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing, a small glittering object or particle, II. verb (~d; spangling) Date: circa 1548 transitive verb to set or sprinkle with or as if with ~s, intransitive verb to glitter as if covered with ~s ; sparkle