a. [ F., p. pr. of supplier to entreat, L. supplicare. See Supplicate, and cf. Supplicant. ]
The rich grow suppliant, and the poor grow proud. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
To bow and sue for grace
With suppliant knee. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
--
n. One who supplicates; a humble petitioner; one who entreats submissively. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hear thy suppliant's prayer. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]