Sup″ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Suppled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Suppling (?).] 1. To make soft and pliant; to render flexible; as, to supple leather.
The flesh therewith she suppled and did steep. Spenser.
2. To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.
A mother persisting till she had bent her daughter's mind and suppled her will. Locke.
They should supple our stiff willfulness. Barrow.