(1):
(n.) One who sues or prosecutes a demand in court; a party to a suit, as a plaintiff, petitioner, etc.
(2):
(n.) Especially, one who solicits a woman in marriage; a wooer; a lover.
(3):
(n.) One who sues, petitions, or entreats; a petitioner; an applicant.
(4):
(n.) One who attends a court as plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, appellant, witness, juror, or the like.