suppliancy
[ suhp-lee-uhn-see ]
/ ˈsʌp li ən si /
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noun, plural sup·pli·an·cies.
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Origin of suppliancy
First recorded in 1830–40; suppli(ant) + -ancy
Words nearby suppliancy
suppletion, suppletive, suppletory, Supplex, suppliance, suppliancy, suppliant, supplicant, supplicate, supplication, supply
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Example sentences from the Web for suppliancy
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.