sifflicationとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

sifflication (plural sifflications)

1. supplication, petition, importuning, or wheedling
   • 1822, Walter Scott, The fortunes of Nigel:

     "Weel, then — I am not free to say, that maybe I might not just slip into the King's hand a wee bit sifflication of mine ain, along with my Lord's, just to save his Majesty trouble — and that he might consider them baith at ance."
     " A supplication of your own, you varlet!" said his master.
     " Ou dear, ay, my Lord," said Richie — "puir bodies hae their bits of sifflications as weel as their betters."