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[ˈspaŋɡl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a small thin piece of glittering material, typically sewn as one of many on clothing for decoration; a sequin
(e.g: we were dressed for the show in leotards covered with silver spangles)
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Origin
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late Middle English: diminutive from obsolete spang ‘glittering ornament’, from Middle Dutch spange ‘buckle’
[ˈspaŋɡl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- cover with spangles or other small sparkling objects or lights
(e.g: stars spangled the moonless sky)
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Origin
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late Middle English: diminutive from obsolete spang ‘glittering ornament’, from Middle Dutch spange ‘buckle’
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