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suppliant

supp·liant

UK/ˈsʌpliənt/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

one praying humbly for something

  • “a suppliant for her favors”
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adjective

1.

humbly entreating

  • “a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness”
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From French suppliant, present participle of supplier. Doublet of supplicant.

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