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applicant, a. and n.|ˈæplɪkənt|
[ad. L. applicānt-em, pr. pple. of applicāre: see apply v. and -ant. Cf. mod.Fr. appliquant.]
A. adj.
†1. Pliant, docile. Obs. rare.
2. Applying, making request. rare.
B. n. One who applies or makes request.
c1485Digby Myst. (1882) ii. 429 Mans mynd ys applicant, as I lyst to ordeyne. 1818in Todd. 1821Min. Gen. Assembly Presb. Ch. U.S.A. 23 Applicants from other denominations. 1836H. Taylor Statesm. xxix. 218 To give it such a repulse as shall mortify and expose the party applicant. 1856Merivale Rom. Emp. xxxii. III. 502 Doling gratuitous alms to every poor or lazy applicant. |