a man who is trying to win the love or marry a woman; a romantic pursuer.
From Old French 'suitour' meaning 'follower,' derived from Latin 'sequitor' (one who follows). The word literally meant someone who 'follows' or pursues the object of their affection.
In medieval times, suitors had to prove their worth through elaborate courtship rituals and poetry competitions; the tradition of competitive romance still shows up today in dating apps' messaging games where people try to stand out.
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