archange
definition
synonyms
Synonyms of archange nom masculin
Dictionnaire universel de Furetière (1690)
Historical definition of ARCHANGE subst. masc.
Substance intellectuelle & incorporelle qui tient un huitiéme rang dans la Hierarchie des Esprits celestes. Les Archanges sont au dessus des Anges. St. Michel Archange. Ce mot se derive de archos, princeps, & angelos, angelus.
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