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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SUPPLICANT

a.[L. supplicans.] Entreating; asking submissively.

 

SUPPLICANT

n.One that entreats; a petitioner who asks earnestly and submissively. The wise supplicant--left the event to God.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SUPPLICANT

Sup "pli *cant, a. Etym: [L. supplicans, p.pr. See Supplicate, and cf. Suppliant. ]

 

Defn: Entreating; asking submissively. Shak. -- Sup "pli *cant *ly, adv.

 

SUPPLICANT

SUPPLICANT Sup "pli *cant, n.

 

Defn: One who supplicates; a suppliant. The wise supplicant. .. left the event to God. Rogers.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

supplicant

sup pli cant /sʌ́plɪk (ə )nt /名詞 C ｟かたい文 ｠(神や権力者にひれ伏して )援助を求める人, 懇願者 (suppliant ).形容詞 助けを求める [懇願する ](ような ).