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 that sparkless. “The rich spangles that adorn the sky.” Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]

Oak spangle. See under Oak. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 with such beauty? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Spangled coquette (Zool.), a tropical humming bird (Lophornis reginae). See Coquette, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 ]

n. One who, or that which, spangles. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Resembling, or consisting of, spangles; glittering; as, spangly light. [ 1913 Webster ]