Sekirov Dictionary

suppliant

/ˈsʌpliənt/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
Entreating with humility; supplicant.
- Some plaques formed part of a mosaic that covered human life with its varied scenes of peace and war. Here we have warriors, the Cretan erect, and his darker-skinned enemy prostrate and suppliant. — 1907
•
Supplying; auxiliary.
- your levy Must be suppliant — 1611

noun1

•
One who pleads or requests earnestly.
- You were not wont to turn young and beautiful suppliants from your office door. What is the real reason of this professional reluctance on your part? — 1927

forms

suppliants · more suppliant · most suppliant

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