Friday, 12 September 2008

Spangle

Noun: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing, or a small glittering object or particle

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

See http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spangle

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