Angel

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Attendant spirit; genius; demon.

II. Angel ·noun A Messenger.

III. Angel ·noun A minister or pastor of a church, as in the Seven Asiatic churches.

IV. Angel ·noun One of a class of "fallen angels;" an evil spirit; as, the devil and his angels.

V. Angel ·noun An appellation given to a person supposed to be of angelic goodness or loveliness; a darling.

VI. Angel ·noun An ancient gold coin of England, bearing the figure of the archangel Michael. It varied in value from 6s. 8d. to 10s.

VII. Angel ·noun A spiritual, celestial being, superior to man in power and intelligence. In the Scriptures the angels appear as God's messengers.

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