Angel. An inn sign, originally the “Angel and Salutation,” depicting the visit of the angel who announced to the Virgin that she was to be the mother of the Redeemer.
Angelic Doctor. One of the sobriquets of St Thomas Aquinas, universally regarded as “The Angel of the Schools.” He is said also to have written much on the nature of angels.
Anglesea. Properly Anglesey, expressing, from the point of view of the Celtic inhabitants of Wales, the ey, or island of the Angles.
Anglesea Morris. After William Morris, who caught this species of fish off the Isle of Anglesea.
Angola. Wool brought from Angola on the West Coast of Africa.
Angostura Bitters. Prepared from the celebrated medicinal bark discovered by Capuchin monks in the Venezuelan city Angostura, which name signifies a strait.
Anguilla Island. West Indian for “Little Snake,” from its shape.
Anisette. A cordial prepared from aniseed.
Annunciator. An Americanism for bell or gong.
Antarctic Ocean. That situate anti, opposite to, the Arctic Ocean.