Span″gle (?), n. [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.
2. Figuratively, any little thing that sparkless. “The rich spangles that adorn the sky.” Waller.
Oak spangle. See under Oak.