Spangle \Span"gle\, 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.

2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. ``The rich spangles that adorn the sky.'' --Waller.

Oak spangle. See under Oak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Spangle \Span"gle\, 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.

What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? --Shak.

Spangled coquette (Zo["o]l.), a tropical humming bird (Lophornis regin[ae]). See Coquette, 2.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Spangle \Span"gle\, v. i. To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter.

Some men by feigning words as dark as mine Make truth to spangle, and its rays to shine. --Bunyan.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)