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4/24/15

Bespangle

Bespangle

<beh-spayn-gul>

adorn; sprinkle; sparkles;

Glittering strands of string used to decorate something.

He liked to bespangle his jacket with golden strings.

Memory trick:
Flags are spangled with glittery decorations.

Used at work:
We bespangled our banner to draw attention. Our show did well.



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