Meaning
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English ple, from Old French plait, plaid, from Medieval Latin placitum (“a decree, sentence, suit, plea, etc., Latin an opinion, determination, prescription, order; literally, that which is pleasing, pleasure”), neuter of placitus, past participle of placere (“to please”). Cognate with Spanish pleito (“lawsuit, suit”). Doublet of placit. See also please, pleasure.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: