Associations to the word «Supplicant»

Wiktionary

SUPPLICANT, adjective. Begging, pleading, supplicating
SUPPLICANT, noun. One who comes to humbly ask or petition

Dictionary definition

SUPPLICANT, noun. Someone who prays to God.
SUPPLICANT, noun. One praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors".
SUPPLICANT, adjective. Humbly entreating; "a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness".

Wise words

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