angel

UK /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/ US /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/
noun 7name 4verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.

The dear good angel of the Spring, / The nightingale.

There seemed to be girls sitting on top of them, or maybe they were meant to be angels. Angels are usually represented as wearing more than that, though.

2

An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes.

3

A person having qualities traditionally attributed to angels.

Michael Brown, 18, due to be buried on Monday, was no angel, with public records and interviews with friends and family revealing both problems and promise in his young life.

4

A person having qualities traditionally attributed to angels.

Thanks for making me breakfast in bed, you little angel.

5

A person having qualities traditionally attributed to angels.

verb

1

To support by donating money.

Six years ago, he lost $20,000 in the first show he angelled, a turkey called Dance Night.

You've got to come to Chicago to meet Duell, and see Wilson, who's going to angel the show.

noun

1

A person who has Angelman syndrome; often capitalized.

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