rare. [ad. L. supplicium, f. supplic-, supplex (see SUPPLE a.). In quot. 1911 ad. F. supplice.] Punishment; torture.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Supplice..., punishment, correction, pain, torment; it is also used for Prayer or Supplication, and sometimes for Sacrifice. Mr. Montagu.
1911. Mrs. Oliphant, Salem Chapel, I. 12. It is easier to play the victim under the supplice inflicted by a pretty girl than by two mature matrons.
