angel

angel is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] A messenger. [R.] The dear good angel of the Spring, The nightingale. B. Jonson.

[2] A spiritual, celestial being, superior to man in power and intelligence. In the Scriptures the angels appear as God`s messengers. O, welcome, pure-eyed Faith, white-handed Hope, Thou hovering angel, girt with golden wings. Milton.

[3] One of a class of "fallen angels;" an evil spirit; as, the devil and his angels.

[4] A minister or pastor of a church, as in the Seven Asiatic churches. [Archaic] Unto-the angel of the church of Ephesus write. Rev. ii. 1.

[5] Attendant spirit; genius; demon. Shak.

[6] An appellation given to a person supposed to be of angelic goodness or loveliness; a darling. When pain and anguish wring the brow. Sir W. Scott.

[7] An ancient gold coin of England, bearing the figure of the archangel Michael. It varied in value from 6s. 8d. to 10s. Amer. Cyc.

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