angelhood
|an-gel-hood|
C2
/ˈeɪndʒəlˌhʊd/
state of being an angel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angelhood' is formed in English from 'angel' and the suffix '-hood', where 'angel' refers to a spiritual being and '-hood' means 'state or condition'.
Historical Evolution
'angelhood' was created in English by combining 'angel' (from Old English 'engel', from Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'angelos', meaning 'messenger') and '-hood' (from Old English '-hād', meaning 'state or condition').
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being an angel', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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