7. (Numis.)
Defn: An ancient gold coin of England, bearing the figure of the archangel Michael. It varied in value from 6s. 8d. to 10s. Amer. Cyc.
Note: Angel is sometimes used adjectively; as, angel grace; angel whiteness. Angel bed, a bed without posts. — Angel fish. (Zoöl.) (a) A species of shark (Squatina angelus) from six to eight feet long, found on the coasts of Europe and North America. It takes its name from its pectoral fins, which are very large and extend horizontally like wings when spread. (b) One of several species of compressed, bright colored fishes warm seas, belonging to the family, Chætodontidæ. — Angel gold, standard gold. [Obs.] Fuller. — Angel shark. See Angel fish. — Angel shot (Mil.), a kind of chain shot. — Angel water, a perfumed liquid made at first chiefly from angelica; afterwards containing rose, myrtle, and orange-flower waters, with ambergris, etc. [Obs.]
ANGELAGE
An"gel*age, n.
Defn: Existence or state of angels.
ANGELET
An"gel*et, n. Etym: [OF. angelet.]
Defn: A small gold coin formerly current in England; a half angel.
Eng. Cyc.
ANGEL FISH
An"gel fish.
Defn: See under Angel.
ANGELHOOD
An"gel*hood, n.