Angle

nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈæŋ.ɡəl//

A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

noun

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historicalA member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Anglus, in turn borrowed from a Germanic source (compare Old English Ængle/Engle (“Angle”)). Probably derived from the toponym Angle, related to Proto-Germanic *anguz "narrow, tight; tapering", either indicating the "narrow" water (i.e. the Schlei estuary), or the shape of the peninsula. Folk etymology linking the word to English angel or any antecedents is demonstrably false.

Forms

plural: Angles

Anger · A surname from French or German.Angie · A diminutive of the female given name Angela.angle · A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point…

Angle · A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

angrily · In an angry manner; under the influence of anger.angry · Displaying or feeling anger.anguish · Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress;…

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