evangel

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noun (1)

evan·gel i-ˈvan-jəl

: gospel

evangel

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Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English evangile, from Anglo-French evangeile, from Late Latin evangelium, from Greek euangelion good news, gospel, from euangelos bringing good news, from eu- + angelos messenger

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of evangel was in the 14th century

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“Evangel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evangel. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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