[suit] n [ME siute act of following, retinue, sequence, set, fr. OF, act of following, retinue, fr. (assumed) VL sequita, fr. fem. of sequitus, pp. of sequere to follow--more at sue] (14c) 1 archaic: suite 1
2. a: recourse or appeal to a feudal superior for justice or redress b: an action or process in a court for the recovery of a right or claim
3: an act or instance of suing or seeking by entreaty: appeal; specif: courtship
4: suite 2--used chiefly of armor, sails, and counters in games
5: a set of garments: as a: an outer costume of two or more pieces b: a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions "gym ~"
6. a: all the playing cards in a pack bearing the same symbol b: all the dominoes bearing the same number c: all the cards or counters in a particular suit held by one player "a 5-card ~" d: the suit led "follow ~"
[2]suit vt (14c) 1 a: to be becoming to b: to be proper for: befit
2: to outfit with clothes: dress
3: accommodate, adapt "~ the action to the word"
4: to meet the needs or desires of: please "~s me fine" ~ vi 1: to be in accordance: agree "the position ~s with your abilities"
2: to be appropriate or satisfactory "these prices don't ~"
3: to put on specially required clothing (as a uniform or protective garb)--usu. used with up