Character in Thomas Hardy novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles who marries the heroine (5)

I believe the answer is:

angel

(Other definitions for angel that I've seen before include "Theatre financier" , "Heavenly being - 21 (anag)" , "Theatre supporter" , "Theatre backer" , "Christmas tree decoration" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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