Michael
[ mahy-kuh l ]
/ ˈmaɪ kəl /
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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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Michael
/ (ˈmaɪkəl) /
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?"
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Culture definitions for michael
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.
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