The Christians . . . were apologized by Plinie.
Dr. G. Benson.
A*pol"o*gi`zer (&?;), n. One who makes an apology; an apologist.
Ap"o*logue (&?;), n. [L. apologous, Gr. &?;; &?; from + &?; speech, &?; to speak: cf. F. apologue.] A story or relation of fictitious events, intended to convey some moral truth; a moral fable.
An apologue differs from a parable in this;: the parable is drawn from events which take place among mankind, and therefore requires probability in the narrative; the apologue is founded on supposed actions of brutes or inanimate things, and therefore is not limited by strict rules of probability. Æsop's fables are good examples of apologues.
A*pol"o*gy (&?;), n.; pl. Apologies. [L. apologia, Gr. &?;; &?; from + &?;: cf. F. apologie. See Apologetic.] 1. Something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to disapprobation; justification; as, Tertullian's Apology for Christianity.
It is not my intention to make an apology for my poem; some will think it needs no excuse, and others will receive none.
Dryden.
2. An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret.