Apologs

/ˈæp.ə.lɒɡz/ noun

Definition

Archaic or obsolete plural of apolog; rarely used variant of apologies or apolegues.

Etymology

From Middle English apologie, blending Greek apologia with Old French forms. The 'apologs' form represents older English pluralization attempts before standardization.

Kelly Says

This nearly-extinct word reminds us that English pluralization wasn't always standardized—writers once freely created forms like 'apologs,' 'childs,' and 'oxes' before dictionaries enforced consistency.

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