engel

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɛŋəl/

noun
Definitions
  • angel

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch engel inherited from Old Dutch engil derived 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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