n. [ Cf. F. apologiste. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
[しゃす, shasu](v5s) (1) (See 謝する) to thank; (2) to apologize; to apologise; (3) to say farewell; to retreat; to retire; (4) to refuse; (5) to pay back; to settle old scores[Add to Longdo]
[しゃする, shasuru](vs-s) (1) to thank; (2) to apologize; to apologise; (3) to say farewell; to retreat; to retire; (4) to refuse; (5) to pay back; to settle old scores[Add to Longdo]