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The word "bespangle" originally referred to the action of decorating something with spangles, which were small, shiny metal discs that resembled coins. These spangles were commonly used to adorn clothing, jewelry, and other objects.
Over time, the meaning of "bespangle" has been extended to include the use of any small, sparkling objects for decoration. It is now commonly used to describe the act of embellishing something in a flashy or ostentatious manner.
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