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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spangle, Spangel, n. Also: spainȝel. [ME and e.m.E. spangele (Lydgate); Spang n.1] A spangle. — 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 329.
Spangles of copper the thowsand iiii s. 1618 Edinb. Test. L 165.
Thrie vnces … gold and silwer spainȝellis at sex pundis viij s. the vnce 1620 Edinb. Test. L 353.
Ten vnce … weycht silwer and gold spangellis
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