She hath been a suitor to me for her brother.
--Shak.
2. Especially, one who solicits a woman in marriage; a wooer;
a lover. --Sir P. Sidney.
3.
(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.