Suppliant

SUP'PLIANT, adjective [Latin supplico, to supplicate; sub and plico, to fold. See [[Comply and Apply]].]

1. Entreating; beseeching; supplicating; asking earnestly and submissively.

The rich grow suppliant and the poor grow proud.

2. Manifesting entreaty; expressive of humble supplication.

To bow and sue for grace with suppliant knee.

SUP'PLIANT, noun A humble petitioner; one who entreats submissively.

Spare this life, and hear thy suppliant's pray'r.