engel

Danish

[ˈɛŋəl]

noun
Definitions
  • angel

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse engill (angel) borrowed from Old Saxon engil borrowed from Old English enġel borrowed from *angil borrowed from Latin angelus (angel) derived from Ancient Greek ἄγγελος (messenger, angel, envoy, one that announces).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄγγελος

Gloss

messenger, angel, envoy, one that announces

Kanji

使

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