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· Middle Dutch
spange
2 English words descend from Middle Dutch
spange
, most common first.
spangle
A small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration; a sequin.
spang
A shiny ornament or object; a spangle