"shining ones" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Originally used in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, 1678. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} shining ones pl (plural only)
  1. (often preceded by definite article) Angels or other celestial beings. Wikipedia link: The Pilgrim's Progress Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-shining_ones-en-noun-4p-7uK5S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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