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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Spang, n.¹ [e.m.E. spang (1480). Cf. MDu. spange.] A spangle; an ornament or decoration of some sort. — c1409-1436 Kingis Q. § 47.
On hir hede a chaplet … Full of quaking spangis bryght as gold, Forgit of schap like to the amorettis 1604-31 Craig ii 156.
I'll make thee garlands faire of flowrs, … And paint their leaues with spangs of gold 1631 Edinb. Test. LV 136b.
Thrie drope weicht of gold and silver spangis at fyve schillingis the drope 1659 Craven Ch. in Orkney II 198.
Some silver spangs —transf. a1649 Drummond I 87/2.
To spreade the azure canopie of heauen, And make it twinckle all with spanges of gold