/suf"rij/ , n.
1. the right to vote, esp. in a political election.
2. a vote given in favor of a proposed measure, candidate, or the like.
3. Eccles. a prayer, esp. a short intercessory prayer or petition.
[ 1350-1400; ME suffragium voting tablet, vote, equiv. to L suffrag ( ari ) to vote for, support + -ium -IUM ]