noun
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).
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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