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(1):

(v. i.) To become soft and pliant.

(2):

(a.) Yielding compliant; not obstinate; submissive to guidance; as, a supple horse.

(3):

(a.) Bending to the humor of others; flattering; fawning; obsequious.

(4):

(a.) Pliant; flexible; easily bent; as, supple joints; supple fingers.

(5):

(v. t.) To make soft and pliant; to render flexible; as, to supple leather.

(6):

(v. t.) To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Supple'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/supple.html. 1828.
 
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