<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the wooing of one person by another</li><li>the period during which such wooing takes place</li><li>solicitation of favors, applause, etc.</li><li>Ethology. behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays</li><li>Obsolete. courtly behavior; courtesy; gallantry</li></ul>