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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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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.