2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. "The rich spangles that adorn the sky." Waller. Oak spangle. See under Oak.
SPANGLE
Span"gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spangled; p. pr. & vb. n. Spangling.]
Defn: To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate. Donne. What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty Shak. Spangled coquette (Zoöl.), a tropical humming bird (Lophornis reginæ). See Coquette, 2.
SPANGLE
Span"gle, v. i.
Defn: To show brilliant spots or points; to glisten; to glitter. Some men by feigning words as dark as mine Make truth to spangle, and its rays to shine. Bunyan.
SPANGLER
Span"gler, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, spangles.
SPANGLY
Span"gly, a.
Defn: Resembling, or consisting of, spangles; glittering; as, spangly light.
SPANIARD
Span"iard, n.