Apologetic

As an equivalent of the plural form, the variant, "Apologetic", is now and then found in recent writings, suggested probably by the corresponding French and German words, which are always in the singular.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

What was Mark Twain's amazement on looking over the Enterprise next morning to find under the heading "Apologetic" a statement over his own nom de plume, purporting to be an apology for all the sins of ridicule to the various injured ones.

Mark Twain, a Biography — Volume I, Part 1: 1835-1866 Albert Bigelow Paine 1899

What was Mark Twain's amazement on looking over the Enterprise next morning to find under the heading "Apologetic" a statement over his own nom de plume, purporting to be an apology for all the sins of ridicule to the various injured ones.

Mark Twain, a Biography. Complete Albert Bigelow Paine 1899

Christians ", by Athenagoras (177), and the" Apologetic "of Tertullian

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Apologetic after a withering handshake, he smiles.

Heroes or Villains? 2010

Mr. Apologetic seemed absolutely determined to set the situation right.

Larger Than Lyfe Cynthia Diane Thornton 2011

I touched on this notion a couple of years ago in an article, "An Apologetic of Hope," written for This Rock:

Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

Mr. Apologetic seemed absolutely determined to set the situation right.

Larger Than Lyfe Cynthia Diane Thornton 2011

Apologetic, bowing, taking forever to make decisions, prosecuting people that have kept us safe, leaving alies like Poland hanging in the wind and vulnerable to Russia.

Cheney hits 'radical' Obama 2009

On Thursday, the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research, a group of Mormon academics who defend the faith, will wrestle with the challenges presented by the two presidential candidates.

Mormons Duck Political Duel Jonathan Weisman 2011