angelot

noun

an·​ge·​lot
ˈanjəˌlät
plural -s
1
[so called from the device on the obverse, showing the archangel Michael slaying a dragon] : an Anglo-Gallic gold coin issued in the 15th century by Henry VI of England
2
3
: a small rich cheese made in Normandy

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old French, little angel, diminutive of angele angel

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of angelot was in 1525

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“Angelot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angelot. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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