a messenger.-a spiritual, celestial being, superior to man in power and intelligence. in the scriptures the angels appear as god's messengers.-one of a class of "fallen angels;" an evil spirit; as, the devil and his angels.-a minister or pastor of a church, as in the seven asiatic churches.-attendant spirit; genius; demon.-an appellation given to a person supposed to be of angelic goodness or loveliness; a darling.-an ancient gold coin of england, bearing the figure of the archangel michael. it varied in value from 6s. 8d. to 10s.