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1. Etymology of the English word angle

the English word angle
derived from the Latin word angulus (angle; angle, apex; corner)
derived from the English word angel
derived from the Latin word angelus (angel; messenger)
derived from the Greek word angelos, ἄγγελος

Derivations in English

angle, angled, anglesmith, anglewing, anglify, angling

Cognates

French angle, Italian angolo, Italian anglo, Latin angulus, Spanish anglo

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word angle

derived from the English word angle
derived from the English word angle
derived from the Latin word angulus (angle; angle, apex; corner)
derived from the English word angel
derived from the Latin word angelus (angel; messenger)
derived from the Greek word angelos, ἄγγελος

Derivations in English

angling, angleworm

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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