apocryphal
adjective
- (initial capital letter)of or relating to the Apocrypha.
- of doubtful sanction; uncanonical.
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Contemporary Examples of apocryphal
The quote is apocryphal, but that has not changed its significance for Army football players.
There are plenty of examples of Christians editing Jewish apocryphal traditions for their own communities.
Many of the quotes are mysteriously sourced, apocryphal, or misattributed.
Lovely stuff, but someone should tell the future congresswoman that every one of these quotes is apocryphal.
Fire the Crackpots of Congress! (And Replace Them with New Crackpots!)Michael Moynihan
October 27, 2013
Historical Examples of apocryphal
This is apocryphal; I may choose whether I will believe it or no.
The Comedies of William CongreveWilliam Congreve
The following tale is perhaps the most apocryphal in our series.
Most of us have heard of the apocryphal American who “does Europe” in a fortnight!
A tale is told of the origin of the names of some of the islands, which is original, if apocryphal.
America, Volume 5 (of 6)Joel Cook
Let the fourth Gospel be apocryphal, allow that chapter xxi.
English Conferences of Ernest RenanErnest Renan