n. A humble petitioner; one who asks or entreats in a supplicating manner.
Supplementary.
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adj. humbly entreating
n. one praying humbly for something
Word Usage
"He said he hoped that the young candidate, if elected, would treat the liquor men fairly, to which the "suppliant" replied that he intended to treat all interests fairly."