angel

  • 71angel — n. (lit.) a guardian, ministering angel * * * [ eɪndʒ(ə)l] ministering angel (lit.) a guardian …

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  • 72Angel — Ạn·gel1 die; , n; ein biegsamer Stab, an dem eine Schnur mit einem Haken befestigt ist, mit dem man Fische fangen kann <die Angel auswerfen; einen Fisch an der Angel haben> || K : Angelhaken, Angelrute, Angelschnur Ạn·gel2 die; , n; ein… …

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  • 73Angel — Angelf 1.jnanderAngelhaben=a)jninseinerGewalthaben.HergenommenvomFischanderAngel.1920ff.–b)jnverhören.1920ff. 2.schiefindenAngelnhängen=einemIrrtumunterliegen;etwverzerrtvortragen,darstellen.HergenommenvonderTürangelodervomGelenkband.1930ff.… …

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  • 74angel —    A being who mediates between God and mortals. Angels minister over all living things and the natural world, and over all things in the cosmos. They play an important role in MAGIC. Among their duties are battling DEMONs and the DEVIL, and all… …

    Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

  • 75angel — /ˈeɪndʒəl / (say aynjuhl) noun 1. (in Judaism, Christianity and Islam) one of a class of spiritual beings, attendants of God (in Christian medieval angelology divided, according to their rank, into nine orders, ranging from highest to lowest as… …

  • 76angel — 1. noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ a) A divine and supernatural messenger from a deity, or other divine entity. You made me breakfast in bed, you little angel. b) In Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels, below virtues …

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  • 77Angel — noun a) used since 16th century, from Angelus or an anglicized spelling of Ángel. b) originating as a nickname or, rarely, as a patronymic …

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  • 78angel — an|gel [ eındʒəl ] noun count ** 1. ) a spirit that in some religions is believed to live in heaven with God. In pictures, angels are shown as people with wings. 2. ) MAINLY SPOKEN a very kind person: Be an angel and get me a cup of coffee …

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  • 79angel — o, «us (G). A messenger; an angel …

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  • 80angel — n 1. seraph, cherub, archangel; spirit, guardian angel, tutelary saint, messenger of God. 2. backer, patron, Maecenas, supporter, promoter; benefactor, helper, philanthropist, well wisher, fairy godmother …

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