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

But there, also, no evasions, no suppliancy.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg