Theol. (a) An angel of the first order (ranking above cherub) in the hierarchy of nine orders; the name of this first order; also, the name of the second highest order of angels [quot.: c1390]; (b) a……

(a) A type or kind of person, flavor, etc.; (b) the human species; mannes spice, mankind; (c) a species of plant; a genus of animals, fish, trees, etc.; (d) med. & pathol. a type or variety of……

Marriage, wedlock; also, theol. the union between Christ and the church. …

(a) Theol. Of sin or a sin: minor, pardonable, not damning; (b) involving venial sin. …