seventh heaven
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noun
(especially in Islam and the cabala) the highest heaven, where God and the most exalted angels dwell.
a state of intense happiness; bliss: We were in seventh heaven in our new home.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1810–20
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seventh heaven
noun
the final state of eternal bliss, esp according to Talmudic and Muslim eschatology
a state of supreme happiness
Word Origin for seventh heaven
C19: so named from the belief that there are seven levels of heaven, the seventh and most exalted being the abode of God and the angels
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