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The definition of an angel is a spiritual being, particularly one that is a messenger of God.
(noun)Gabriel, Raphael and Michael are each an example of an angel.
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See angel in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- Theol.
- a messenger of God
- a supernatural being, either good or bad, to whom are attributed greater than human power, intelligence, etc.
- a guiding spirit or influence: one's good angel
- a conventionalized image of a white-robed figure in human form with wings and a halo
- a person regarded as being as beautiful, good, innocent, etc. as an angel: said esp. of women and children
- an English gold coin, last issued in 1634, stamped with an image of the archangel Michael and the dragon
- ☆ Informal a supporter who provides money, as for producing a play
- a radar echo from something other than an aircraft, as from birds or rain
Origin: ME aungel < OFr angele or OE engel, or directly < LL(Ec) angelus (> OFr & OE forms) < Gr(Ec) angelos, messenger < ?
transitive verb
Slang to support with money
See angel in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.
- A representation of such a being, especially in Christianity, conventionally in the image of a human figure with a halo and wings.
- angels Christianity The last of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. From the highest to the lowest in rank, the orders are: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations or dominions, virtues, powers, principalities, archangels, and angels.
- A guardian spirit or guiding influence.
- a. A kind and lovable person.b. One who manifests goodness, purity, and selflessness.
- Informal A financial backer of an enterprise, especially a dramatic production or a political campaign.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old English engel
Origin: or Old French angele
Origin: , both from Late Latin angelus
Origin: , from Late Greek angelos
Origin: , from Greek, messenger
.Related Forms:
- an·gelˈic (ăn-jĕlˈĭk), an·gelˈi·cal adjective
- an·gelˈi·cal·ly adverb
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