{
Apˊo-cris′i-a-ry
, ‖Apˊo-crisˊi-a′ri-us
, }
[L.
apocrisiarius
,
apocrisarius
, fr. Gr. [GREEK] answer, fr. [GREEK] to answer; [GREEK] from + [GREEK] to separate.]
(Eccl.)
A delegate or deputy; especially, the pope’s nuncio or legate at Constantinople.