SPANG
Spang, v. t.
Defn: To spangle. [Obs.]
SPANG
Spang, v. i.
Defn: To spring; to bound; to leap. [Scot.] But when they spang o'er reason's fence, We smart for't at our own expense. Ramsay.
SPANG
Spang, n.
Defn: A bound or spring. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
SPANG
Spang, n. Etym: [AS. spange a clasp or fastening; akin to D. spang,
G. spange, OHG. spanga, Icel. spöng a spangle.]
Defn: A spangle or shining ornament. [Obs.]
With glittering spangs that did like stars appear. Spenser.
SPANGLE Span"gle, n. Etym: [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.