SPANGING

Verb

spanging

present participle of spang

present participle of spange

Source: Wiktionary


SPANG

Spang, v. t.

Definition: To spangle. [Obs.]

Spang, v. i.

Definition: To spring; to bound; to leap. [Scot.] But when they spang o'er reason's fence, We smart for't at our own expense. Ramsay.

Spang, n.

Definition: A bound or spring. [Scot.] Sir W. Scott.

Spang, n. Etym: [AS. spange a clasp or fastening; akin to D. spang, G. spange, OHG. spanga, Icel. spöng a spangle.]

Definition: A spangle or shining ornament. [Obs.] With glittering spangs that did like stars appear. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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