Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
SPANGLE
I. noun
Etymology: Middle English spangel, diminutive of spang shiny ornament, probably from Middle Dutch spange; akin to Old English spang buckle, Middle Dutch spannen to stretch
Date: 15th century
a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing, a small glittering object or particle,
II. verb (spangled; spangling)
Date: circa 1548
transitive verb to set or sprinkle with or as if with spangles, intransitive verb to glitter as if covered with spangles ; sparkle