Lewis & Short

† ăpostŏlus, i, m., = ἀπόστολος (sent).

  1. I. In the jurists, a notice sent to a higher tribunal or judge, Dig. 50, 16, 106; Paul. Sent. 5, 33.
  2. II. In the Vulg. and Church fathers, an Apostle, Vulg. Matt. 10, 2; ib. Marc. 6, 30; ib. Luc. 6, 13; ib. Joan. 13, 16; ib. Rom 1, 1 et persaep.; Tert. Praescr. adv. Haer. 20; Prud. Ham. v 508.