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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Archangel, -ell, n. [Early ME. archangel, -ell, OF. archangel, L. archangelus.] An archangel.1425 Acts II. 11/2.
On the morn next after the fest of sanct Michaell the archangel 1490 Irland Mir. I. 121/8.
The noble … archangellis and thrid jerochie Id. Asl. MS. I. 299.
Specialie the ix ordouris, Angell, archangell [etc.] 1491 Acts II. 226/2.
The morne eftre Sanct Michell the Archangelis day c1500-c1512 Dunb. x. 9.
Archangellis, angellis, and dompnationis a 1580 Misc. Wodrow Soc. 297.
The archangell and trumpett of God
