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Meaning of angel gold in English:

angel gold

Pronunciation /ˈeɪn(d)ʒ(ə)l ɡəʊld/

noun

historical

  • High-quality gold of the sort used to mint the coin known as the angel, varying in fineness over time from about 23.8 to 22 carats.

Origin

Early 16th century; earliest use found in The State Papers of Henry VIII. From angel + gold.