Definition of "Angel"

When men are impatient with children, it is extremely displeasing to the Angels;

1858, Frederick William Faber, Ethel's Book; or, Tales of the Angels, page 59

But alas, we were directed to climb over the ship to Angels 12 to provide protection to the ship.

2011, James A. Oleson, In Their Own Words - the Final Chapter, page 93

"What is your first name, Mr Botibol? What does the A stand for?" "Angel," he answered. "Not Angel." "Yes," he said irritably. "Angel Botibol," she murmured and she began to giggle. But she checked herself and said, "I think it's a most unusual and distinguished name."

1973, Roald Dahl, More Tales of the Unexpected: Mr Botibol

At last, when nothing else would do, he went off to France upon the business of the firm, but we went, mother and I, with Mr. Hardy, who used to be our foreman, and it was there I met Mr. Hosmer Angel.

1891 September, A[rthur] Conan Doyle, “The Adventure of a Case of Identity”, in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, London: George Newnes, […], published 1892 October 14, page 61