a. [ F. suffragant, L. suffragans, p. pr. of suffragari to support with one's vote, to be favorable. See Suffrage. ] Assisting; assistant;
n. [ F. suffragant: cf. LL. suffraganeus. See Suffragan, a. ]
n. The office of a suffragan. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. & n. Suffragan. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]