angelify

transitive verb

an·​gel·​i·​fy

anˈjeləˌfī

-ed/-ing/-es

: to make into or like an angel : angelize

Word History

Etymology

angel entry 1 + -ify

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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