01 n. The act of supplicating; humble and earnest prayer, as in worship.
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1.
The act of supplicating; humble and earnest prayer, as in worship.
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2.
A humble petition; an earnest request; an entreaty.
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3.
A religious solemnity observed in consequence of some military success, and also, in times of distress and danger, to avert the anger of the gods.(Rom. Antiq.)
Syn.
Entreaty; petition; solicitation; craving.