angelship
|an-gel-ship|
C2
/ˈeɪndʒəlˌʃɪp/
state of being an angel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angelship' is formed in English by combining 'angel' with the suffix '-ship', where '-ship' denotes 'state or condition'.
Historical Evolution
'Angel' comes from Old English 'engel', from Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger'. The suffix '-ship' is from Old English '-scipe', meaning 'state or condition'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'angelship' meant 'the state or quality of being an angel', and this meaning has remained consistent in its rare usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state, condition, or quality of being an angel.
The painting captures the angelship of the figure with its glowing aura.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 04:21