Any of the free tenants who were entitled to attend a manorial court and to participate in its judgements, and who were justiciable there in respect of their holdings.
Origin
Early 17th century.
Definition of free suitor in US English:
free suitor
noun
historical
Any of the free tenants who were entitled to attend a manorial court and to participate in its judgements, and who were justiciable there in respect of their holdings.