angelhood

[ eyn-juhl-hood ]

noun

1. the state or condition of being an angel; angelic nature.
2. angels collectively:

   the angelhood of heaven.

3. an angelic being.

Word History and Origins

Origin of angelhood¹

First recorded in 1830–40; angel + -hood

Example Sentences

“Your Majesty has all the other attributes of angelhood,” she averred.

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He sees on through the eons—sees things as they will or may be—regards the objects of his adoration as he will in the angelhood.

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Who is there that with unwinking eyes may gaze into the effulgent brilliancy of the perfect angelhood?

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She has too long been assured of her angelhood, and denied her womanhood.

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