What does "suitor" mean?

Suitor: Especially, one who solicits a woman in marriage; a wooer; a lover. Sir P. Sidney.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(a) (Law) One who sues or prosecutes a demand in court; a party to a suit, as a plaintiff, petitioner, etc. (b) (O. Eng. Law) One who attends a court as plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, appellant, witness, juror, or the like.

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