- spangle span·gle
- ['spæŋɡl]
1. vtfar brillare2. npaillette f inv
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spangle span·gle
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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. [1913 Webster] 2. Figuratively, any little thing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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. [1913 Webster] What stars do spangle heaven … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spangle — Span gle, v. i. To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter. [1913 Webster] Some men by feigning words as dark as mine Make truth to spangle, and its rays to shine. Bunyan. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spangle — span•gle [[t]ˈspæŋ gəl[/t]] n. v. gled, gling 1) clo a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used esp. for decorating garments 2) any small, bright drop, object, or spot 3) to decorate or sprinkle with or as if… … From formal English to slang
spangle — span|gle [ spæŋgl ] noun count a small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decorating clothes … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
spangle — span·gle … English syllables
Oak spangle — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Figuratively, any little… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lophornis reginae — 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. [1913 Webster] What stars do… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spangled — 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. [1913 Webster] What stars do… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spangled coquette — 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. [1913 Webster] What stars do… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spangling — 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. [1913 Webster] What stars do… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
