Michael

[mahy-kuh l]

noun

a militant archangel. Dan. 10:13.
Also called Michael I. born 1921, king of Romania 1927–30, 1940–47 (son of Carol II).
(italics) a narrative poem (1800) by Wordsworth.

a male given name.

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Contemporary Examples of michael

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Historical Examples of michael

It's fonder she was of Michael, and would any one have thought that?
Riders to the Sea
J. M. Synge
Michael and Uli had to hoe the weeds in the next field near by.
What Sami Sings with the Birds
Johanna Spyri
"He shall weed with Uli, and Michael can do this work," said the farmer.
What Sami Sings with the Birds
Johanna Spyri
He ran off with all his might, and Michael and Uli rushed after him.
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Johanna Spyri
"They must look to the brambles then," said brother Michael.
Maid Marian
Thomas Love Peacock

British Dictionary definitions for michael

Michael

noun

1596–1645, tsar of Russia (1613–45); founder of the Romanov dynasty
born 1921, king of Romania (1927–30, as part of a three-part regency; 1940–47), who relinquished the throne (1930–40) in favour of his father, Carol II. He led the coup d'état that overthrew (1944) Antonescu but was forced to abdicate (1947) by the Communists
Saint Michael Bible one of the archangels. Feast day: Sept 29 or Nov 8

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Word Origin and History for michael

Michael

masc. proper name, name of an archangel, from Late Latin Michael (source of French Michel, Spanish Miguel), from Greek Mikhael, from Hebrew Mikha-el, literally "Who is like God?"

michael in Culture

Michael

One of the most important angels, who was the guardian angel of the Jews (see also Jews) and the leader of the celestial armies in the Book of Revelation.

Note

Michael is often depicted with scales for weighing the souls of the dead on Judgment Day.