beschermengel

Dutch (Brabantic)

/bəˈsxɛrmˌɛ.ŋəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A guardian angel tutelary angel.
  • (figuratively) A guardian angel protector, minder.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish beschermen (guard) + Dutch, Flemish engel (angel).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

engel

Gloss

angel

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