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单词 suppliant-like
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Definition of suppliant-like in English:

suppliant-like

adverb ˈsʌplɪəntlʌɪk
  • Chiefly poetic. In the manner of a suppliant; with humble and earnest plea. Now rare.

adjective ˈsʌplɪəntlʌɪk
  • Characteristic or reminiscent of a suppliant or supplication.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Dryden (1631–1700), poet, playwright, and critic. From suppliant + -like. With the use as adverb compare earlier suppliantly.

 
 

Definition of suppliant-like in US English:

suppliant-like

adverbˈsʌplɪəntlʌɪk
  • Chiefly poetic. In the manner of a suppliant; with humble and earnest plea. Now rare.

adjectiveˈsʌplɪəntlʌɪk
  • Characteristic or reminiscent of a suppliant or supplication.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Dryden (1631–1700), poet, playwright, and critic. From suppliant + -like. With the use as adverb compare earlier suppliantly.

 
 
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