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By way of apology.

That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.

One who makes an apology; one who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution; especially, one who argues in defense of Christianity.

To make an apology or defense. Dr. H. More.

One who makes an apology; an apologist.

A story or relation of fictitious events, intended to convey some moral truth; a moral fable.

ers 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.

Of or pertaining to arachnology.

One who is versed in, or studies, arachnology.

The department of zoölogy which treats of spiders and other Arachnida.

An archæologist.

Relating to archæology, or antiquities; as, archæological researches. -- Ar`*chæ*o*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

One versed in archæology; an antiquary. Wright.

The science or study of antiquities, esp. prehistoric antiquities, such as the remains of buildings or monuments of an early epoch, inscriptions, implements, and other relics, written manuscripts, etc.

The science of, or a treatise on, first principles. Fleming.

Same as Archæology, etc.

That part of moral philosophy which treats of virtue, its nature, and the means of attaining to it.

The science of dining. Quart. Rev.

That part of anatomy which treats of arteries.

That part of anatomy which treats of joints.