What's the difference between spang and swang?

Spang


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To spangle.
  • (v. i.) To spring; to bound; to leap.
  • (n.) A bound or spring.
  • (n.) A spangle or shining ornament.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) I had a theory that the spangly new Premiership, with its cerebral French managers and its pony-tails and its dietary regimes, is a more comfortable environment for the new Adams than the old First Division would have been.
  • (2) It would be funnier if they showed him decked out in full 70s glam gear throughout, being led to the gallows in a big spangly costume with shoulder pads so huge they get stuck in the hole as he plunges through.
  • (3) "Even the shadows cast by the spangly roof don't suit a 5.15pm kick off," says Brad McMillan.
  • (4) 7.31pm GMT I think Iveta is supposed to be the alien out of Mars Attacks in a spangly leotard, but not sure about Mark.
  • (5) The ever-exuberant rapper took to the stage tonight to perform a much-anticipated duet with Florence Welch, dressed in a suitably spangly silver mini dress.
  • (6) The vulnerability of the heart towards current has been thoroughly investigated by several authors (Walter, 1969; Dalziel & Lee, 1969; Nickel & Spang, 1965; Kugelberg, 1975).
  • (7) By our own experiences with 471 stomach resections (gastric ulcers) we have found, that the so-called special situation of ulcer in the old age--from Spang firstly defined--has to be critically discussed.
  • (8) 'Pay for Christmas presents twice over, with some money left over to spend on Hogmanay celebrations' Stewart Kirkpatrick, head of digital at Yes Scotland , said: "For some things only internet slang is appropriate, thus ... *spang* [the sound of hitting yourself in the shovel in a facepalm style]."
  • (9) It also reminded me of the colourful, spangly outfits I wore with Slade.
  • (10) Anybody that's been talked into a corner by someone off their spangly little tits on Es will have shuddered at the thought of an hour-long exploration of the subject.
  • (11) Who tests us more than Donald Trump?” The decommissioning began with a local school band – 46 students in spangly costumes and tasselled blue and white uniforms – parading through the office, playing The Washington Post march , which was composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889.
  • (12) The anguish over these two high-profile male presenters focused on their professional merits, unlike the other big TV presenter story of the week, a minor furore generated by Susanna Reid, host of ITV's spangly reboot of Good Morning Britain.

Swang


Definition:

  • () imp. of Swing.
  • (n.) A swamp.
  • (Archaic imp.) of Swing

Example Sentences:

  • (1) EPTFE suture is swanged to a needle that has the same diameter as the thread, which reduces bleeding from the needle hole.

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