sutour

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman suytour, from Latin secūtor.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /siu̯ˈtuːr/, /sui̯ˈtuːr/, /ˈsiu̯tur/, /ˈsiu̯tər/

Noun

sutour (plural sutours)

  1. A believer in ideas; a member of a movement or a group.
  2. One who makes an entreaty to a high official.
  3. One who is beholden to attend a regular court or hearing.
  4. (rare) The claimant or accuser in a lawsuit.
  5. (rare) A chaser or follower; one who tracks.
  6. (rare) One who tends to be at a given place.

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