Beau \Beau\ (b[=o]), n.; pl. F. {Beaux} (E. pron. b[=o]z), E.
{Beaus} (b[=o]z). [F., a fop, fr. beau fine, beautiful, fr.
L. bellus pretty, fine, for bonulus, dim. of bonus good. See
{Bounty}, and cf. {Belle}, {Beauty}.]
1. A man who takes great care to dress in the latest fashion;
a dandy.
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2. A man who escorts, or pays attentions to, a lady; an
escort; a suitor or lover.
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