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. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]