v. t.
The grass . . . is all bespangled with dewdrops. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. covered with beads or jewels or sequins.
n. [ OE. spangel, dim. of AS. spange. See Spang a spangle. ]
Oak spangle.
v. t.
What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Spangled coquette (Zool.),
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;
a. Spangled or studded with stars. [ 1913 Webster ]
Star-spangled banner,