suppliant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Entreating with humility; supplicant.
  2. Supplying; auxiliary.
noun
  1. One who pleads or requests earnestly.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌpliənt/ en-us-suppliant.ogg

Word forms

suppliant more suppliant most suppliant suppliants

Etymology

From French suppliant, present participle of supplier. Doublet of supplicant.

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