Where does “spang” come from?
spang (English) comes from Middle English spang, from Old English spang — buckle, clasp.
spang (English): A shiny ornament or object; a spangle; To set...
Definitions
- A shiny ornament or object; a spangle; To set...
Ancestry of “spang”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | spang | a small piece of ornamental metal; spangle; small... |
| 2 | Old English | spang | buckle, clasp |