APOCRISARIUS
\ɐpˌɒkɹɪsˈe͡əɹɪəs], \ɐpˌɒkɹɪsˈeəɹɪəs], \ɐ_p_ˌɒ_k_ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈeə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_s]\
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In ecclesiastical law. One who answers for another. An officer whose duty was to carry to the emperor messages relating to ecclesiastical matters, and to take back his answer to the petitioners. An officer who gave advice on questions of ecclesiastical law. An ambassador or legate of a pope or bishop. Spelman.
By Henry Campbell Black
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].