Question

RICHARD III (Duke of Gloucester):

Answer 1

1. The meaning of the word tempers is to exercise control over. If you take a look at a dictionary, and search for the verb to temper there, you will see that its archaic usage was to denote that somebody has power over somebody else.
2. The meaning of the word suppliant is a person who respectfully asks for something from someone more powerful. A suppliant is a person who very humbly seeks for help from someone in authority.