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evangel definition

evan·gel (ē van′jəl, i-)

noun

  1. the gospel
  2. any of the four Gospels

  3. Etymology: Gr euangelos

    an evangelist

Etymology: ME & OFr evangile < L evangelium, good news (in LL(Ec), gospel) < Gr euangelion, good news (in N.T., gospel) < euangelos, bringing good news < eu-, well + angelos, messenger: see angel

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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