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engle

engle

9.9
A heavenly being often shown as a bright, kind helper
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : ángel
  • In the stained glass window, a beautiful engle watched over the congregation.

Examples

  • The old manuscript described a shining engle appearing to the shepherds at night.

  • Legends spoke of an engle guiding travelers through the dark forest.

  • The engle guided them through the dark forest.

  • In ancient texts, the engle was often depicted with wings.

  • The medieval painting features a radiant engle descending from the heavens.

  • In folklore, an engle is often described as a protector of the innocent.

  • The ancient scrolls tell tales of an engle who appeared to guide the lost souls.

Synonyms

angel
vsengle
881 1.8

A religious being with wings believed to bring messages or help from God

is the archaic or historical term for the same spiritual being
eudemon
vsengle
  • Archaic
9.9

A kind spirit from ancient Greek belief that protects people

is the archaic or historical word used more generally for such spirits

How Powerful

archangel
  • Literature
24 7.8
engle
  • Archaic
9.9
spirit
833 4.3

Surface Forms

engle singular
engles plural

Etymology

Engle for a spiritual being is the same as the English angel, and it originally meant 'messenger', so think of an 'engle' as a heavenly 'messenger' who brings comfort or guidance.