a. [ad. late L. archangelic-us, a. Gr. ἀρχαγγελικ-ός: see prec. and -IC.] Of or pertaining to archangels; of the nature of an archangel.
1667. Milton, P. L., XI. 126. Th’ archangelic host prepared For swift descent.
a. 1711. Ken, Hymnotheo, Wks. 1721, III. 18. You … To guard yourself have Arch-angelick might.
a. 1859. De Quincey, Dr. Parr. Such a vision is placed by the arch-angelic comforter before Adam.
