evangel 1
/i van"jeuhl/ , n.
1. the good tidings of the redemption of the world through Jesus Christ; the gospel.
2. ( usually cap. ) any of the four Gospels.
3. doctrine taken as a guide or regarded as of prime importance.
4. good news or tidings.
[ 1300-50; ME evangelium euangélion good news (see EU-, ANGEL); r. ME evangile ]
evangel 2
/i van"jeuhl/ , n.
an evangelist.
[ 1585-95; evangelus euángelos (adj.) bringing good news. See EVANGEL 1 ]