suitor

Meanings

• noun

  A man seeking the hand of a woman in marriage; a prospective husband.

  - "He was a charming suitor who won her heart."
  - "The suitor presented her with an engagement ring."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suitor
shooter , mooter , scooter , booter

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Variants

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suitor , suitors

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sovior', from 'sovier' to ask, request, offer, from 'sov' request, demand.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'suitor' comes from the Old French word 'sovior', which means 'to ask, request, offer'.

2. In Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola disguises herself as a man and becomes a suitor to Olivia, who falls in love with her.

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Related Concepts

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1. courtship: The period of time during which a suitor seeks the hand of a woman in marriage, often involving social interactions and romantic gestures.

2. groom: The male partner in a marriage or engagement, who was once a suitor.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the suitor often represents the idealized male figure, romantic and chivalrous. In fairy tales, the suitor may face trials or obstacles in order to win the hand of the princess.

How to Memorize "suitor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man on one knee, proposing to a woman.
   - Visualize a man bringing flowers to a woman's house.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suitor' with the idea of a man asking for a woman's hand in marriage.
   - Think of a man seeking to impress a woman.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S-U-I-T-O-R' to remember the definition: Suitor is a man seeking a woman's hand In Time Of Romance.

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