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Michael

mic·hael

UK/ˈmaɪkəl/ US/ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩/ very common

noun

1.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

Origin

From Middle English Michael, from Old French Michel, Old English Michahel, from their source Latin Michaēl, Michāhēl, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mĭkhāḗl), from Biblical Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (mîḵāʾēl, literally “who is like God?”).

Phrases

  • Creech St Michael
  • Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels
  • Kirk Michael
  • Michael acceptor
  • Michael addition
  • Michael donor
  • Michael Jordan
  • Michael reaction

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