SUP'PLIANT, a. [L. supplico, to supplicate; sub and plico, to fold. See Comply and Apply.]
1. Entreating; beseeching; supplicating; asking earnestly and submissively.
The rich grow suppliant, and the poor grow proud.
2. Manifesting entreaty; expressive of humble supplication.
To bow and sue for grace with suppliant knee.
SUP'PLIANT, n. A humble petitioner; one who entreats submissively.
Spare this life, and hear thy suppliant's pray'r.
