Where does “angelicus” come from?
angelicus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀγγελικός, from Ancient Greek ἄγγελος, from Old Norse engill, from Old Saxon engil, from Proto-West Germanic angil, from Latin angelus — angel; messenger.
angelicus (Latin): Of or pertaining to angels; angelic
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to angels; angelic
Ancestry of “angelicus”, step by step
angelicus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ἀγγελικός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀγγελικός | of or for a messenger; conveying information;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄγγελος | a messenger; one that announces; angel, heavenly... |
| 3 | Old Norse | engill | angel |
| 4 | Old Saxon | engil | angel |
| 5 | Proto-West Germanic | angil | angel |
| 6 | Latin | angelus | angel; messenger |
via Latin Angelus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Angelus | angel |