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  • 21suer — noun 1. a man who courts a woman a suer for the hand of the princess • Syn: ↑suitor, ↑wooer • Derivationally related forms: ↑woo (for: ↑wooer) …

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  • 22Commence — Com*mence , v. t. To enter upon; to begin; to perform the first act of. [1913 Webster] Many a wooer doth commence his suit. Shak. [1913 Webster] Note: It is the practice of good writers to use the verbal noun (instead of the infinitive with to)… …

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  • 23Gallantly — Gal*lant ly, adv. In a polite or courtly manner; like a gallant or wooer. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 24Paramour — Par a*mour, n. [F. par amour, lit., by or with love. See 2d {Par}, and {Amour}.] 1. A lover, of either sex; a wooer or a mistress (formerly in a good sense, now only in a bad one); one who takes the place, without possessing the rights, of a… …

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  • 25Suitor — Suit or, n. 1. One who sues, petitions, or entreats; a petitioner; an applicant. [1913 Webster] She hath been a suitor to me for her brother. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Especially, one who solicits a woman in marriage; a wooer; a lover. Sir P.… …

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  • 26woo — verb Etymology: Middle English wowen, from Old English wōgian Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to sue for the affection of and usually marriage with ; court 2. to solicit or entreat especially with importunity < woo new customers > 3 …

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