1580s, "of doubtful authenticity," from apocrypha + -al (1). Middle English had apocrive (late 14c.) in same sense. Related: Apocryphally.
apo-
apo koinu
apocalypse
apocalyptic
apocrypha
apocryphal
apodal
apodictic
apodyterium
apogee
apolitical
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