suitress

English

Etymology

suitor +‎ -ess

Noun

suitress (plural suitresses)

  1. A female supplicant or suitor.
    • 1714, Nicholas Rowe, Jane Shore, act III:
      Beshrew me, but 'twere pity of his heart,
      That could refuse a boon to such a suitress.
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