Michael

[mahy-kuhl]

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noun

(in the Abrahamic religions) a militant archangel.
Also called Michael I.��1921–2017, last king of Romania 1927–30, 1940–47 (son of Carol II).
(italics)��a narrative poem (1800) by Wordsworth.
a male given name.

Michael

/ ˈ��ɪ��ə�� /

noun

1596–1645, tsar of Russia (1613–45); founder of the Romanov dynasty
born 1921, king of Romania (1927–30, as part of a three-part regency; 1940–47), who relinquished the throne (1930–40) in favour of his father, Carol II. He led the coup d'état that overthrew (1944) Antonescu but was forced to abdicate (1947) by the Communists
Bible one of the archangels. Feast day: Sept 29 or Nov 8

Michael

One of the most important angels, who was the guardian angel of the Jews (see also Jews) and the leader of the celestial armies in the Book of Revelation.

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Michael is often depicted with scales for weighing the souls of the dead on Judgment Day.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Michael¹

From Late Latin Michahel, from Greek �Ѿ��, from Hebrew ��ī��ʾŧ�� “Who is like God?”; equivalent to mi “who?” + ka “like, as” + ʾŧ�� “G�ǻ�”

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Mr Spencer stood in the dock to confirm his name as Michael Patrick Spencer and his date of birth.

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Asked after the final whistle whether he felt for Auckland, Michael Olise simply replied: "No."

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Michael Shanks, who is also the MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, said the government was exploring a range of "exciting and viable" projects to secure a long-term transition for the site.

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That was enough behind a gritty start from junior Michael Barnett.

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Defence ministry spokesman Michael Bauer told the BBC that Arthur A was found to be "psychologically unfit" for service after he underwent tests.

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Mich.Jordan, Michael

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