beau

English

/bəʊ/, /boʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.
  • (dated) A male lover; a boyfriend.
  • A male escort.
  • A suitor of a lady.

Etymology

Borrowed from French beau (handsome, beautiful, nice).

Origin

French

beau

Gloss

handsome, beautiful, nice

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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