suppliancy
[ suhp-lee-uhn-see ]
Origin of suppliancy
1First recorded in 1830–40; suppli(ant) + -ancy
Words Nearby suppliancy
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How to use suppliancy in a sentence
The Prince arose, and stood before him, his eyes downcast, his hands upon his breast—suppliancy in excellent pantomime.
The Prince of India, Volume II | Lew. WallaceHe was once more ordered away, when he began to bear himself defiantly, but soon changed his method to suppliancy.
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