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Handel

Handel (noun) means a German surname, most famously borne by composer George Frideric Handel. Example: “The orchestra performed a selection of Handel's finest works.”

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A German surname, most famously borne by composer George Frideric Handel.
"The orchestra performed a selection of Handel's finest works."
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Etymology

A German surname, notably that of Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759).

Origin: German · First attested 1685

Class of 1685 Handel joined the language around 1685.
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What does “Handel” mean?

The word “Handel” means a German surname, most famously borne by composer George Frideric Handel.

How do you use “Handel” in a sentence?

Here is “Handel” used in a sentence: “The orchestra performed a selection of Handel's finest works.”

What part of speech is “Handel”?

“Handel” is a noun.

Where does the word “Handel” come from?

The word “Handel” dates back to around 1685 and comes from German. A German surname, notably that of Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759).

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