suitorship
/ˈsuːɪtərʃɪp/Definitions
1. noun
The state of being a suitor or the act of courting or seeking to win someone’s favor, affection, or hand in marriage.
“After several months of courtship, their suitorship turned into a beautiful long-term relationship.”
2. noun
A period of time during which someone is a suitor or is seeking to win someone’s favor, affection, or hand in marriage.
“Their suitorship lasted for over two years before he finally proposed to her.”