suppliancy

[ suhp-lee-uhn-see ]

noun

, plural sup·pli·an·cies.

1. suppliance ².

Word History and Origins

Origin of suppliancy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; suppli(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

The Prince arose, and stood before him, his eyes downcast, his hands upon his breast—suppliancy in excellent pantomime.

From Project Gutenberg

He was once more ordered away, when he began to bear himself defiantly, but soon changed his method to suppliancy.

From Project Gutenberg