English word angle comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) ange, Latin angelus (Angel.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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ange | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
angelus | Latin (lat) | Angel. |
*angiluz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Angel. |
ængel | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
engel | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Angel. |
engel | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Angel. |
anglen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
angle | English (en) | A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod. (informal) (with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.. (intransitive) To try to catch fish with a hook and line. |