Supercelestial

Supercelestial
Supercelestial Su`per*ce*les"tial, a. [Pref. super- + celestial: cf. L. supercaelestis.] 1. Situated above the firmament, or great vault of heaven. --Waterland. [1913 Webster]

2. Higher than celestial; superangelic. [1913 Webster]


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