suppliant (n.)

  1. one praying humbly for something; a suppliant for her favors

    [ Syn: petitioner , supplicant , requester ]

    suppliant (adj.)

  1. humbly entreating; a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness

    [ Syn: supplicant , supplicatory ]

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