wooer

noun

woo·​er
ˈwüə(r)
ˈwu̇(ə)r
ˈwu̇ə
plural -s
Synonyms of wooernext
: one that woos : suitor, lover

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wowere, from Old English wōgere, from wōgian to woo + -ere -er

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“Wooer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wooer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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wooer

noun
woo·​er
ˈwü-ər
: one that woos : suitor

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