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vooer

nounpeople

person who courts another

A suitor; a person who courts or seeks another's romantic favour.

Example in use

Yon vooer haes been courtin me wi' flowers.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/VOO-er/

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Origin & context

scotsolderaffectionate

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