noun

suit

Translation

suit (of clothes), lawsuit, suit (cards)

He wore a smart new suit to the interview.

She filed a suit against her former employer.

You must follow suit and play a heart.

a suit of clothes. He bought a new suit for the wedding.

((against sb.)) to file a suit against sb. The company filed a suit against their competitor.

a suit of cards. Hearts is my favorite suit.

Synonyms: (clothes) outfit; (legal) lawsuit, case

From Old French 'suite' (a following, a set), from 'suivre' (to follow). Originally a set of matching clothes that 'follow' each other.

A business 'suit' is what you wear to a law'suit'. In cards, you must play a card from the same 'suit'.