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Webster 1913 Edition


Angelical

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An-gel′ic

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An-gel′ic-al

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Adj.
[L.
angelicus
, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
angélique
.]
1.
Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel; heavenly; divine.
“Angelic harps.”
Thomson.
“Angelical actions.”
Hooker.
The union of womanly tenderness and
angelic
patience.
Macaulay.
Angelic Hymn
,
a very ancient hymn of the Christian Church; – so called from its beginning with the song of the heavenly host recorded in Luke ii. 14.
Eadie.

Webster 1828 Edition


Angelical

ANGEL'ICAL

,
Adj.
[L. angelicus.] Resembling angels; belonging to angels, or partaking of their nature; suiting the nature and dignity of angels.