Michael
[mahy-kuh l]
- 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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Examples from the Web for michael
Contemporary Examples
Normally, 434 members (minus Michael Grimm who resigned) would vote for Speaker.
Michael Steinbrick, a personal trainer with New York Sports Clubs, says he can always spot a newbie.
Michael Kazin is a historian who has written a lot about the New Left.
Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said the decline was a result of an effort to decrease gang violence.
Thus, like Michael Corleone, Abel is a man living with a paternal figure looming over his life.
Historical Examples
It's fonder she was of Michael, and would any one have thought that?
Riders to the SeaJ. M. Synge
He ran off with all his might, and Michael and Uli rushed after him.
What Sami Sings with the BirdsJohanna Spyri
"He shall weed with Uli, and Michael can do this work," said the farmer.
What Sami Sings with the BirdsJohanna Spyri
Michael and Uli had to hoe the weeds in the next field near by.
What Sami Sings with the BirdsJohanna Spyri
Brother Michael and the little fat friar proposed to be his guides.
Maid MarianThomas Love Peacock
Michael
- 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?"
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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.
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Note
Michael is often depicted with scales for weighing the souls of the dead on Judgment Day.
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