Historical clue formulations

• Swain — 2018-12-03
• Beau — 2016-06-10
• Beau with roses, say — 2014-11-03
• Cyrano de Bergerac, famously — 2014-08-17
• Romantic hopeful — 2013-03-25
• Beau — 2012-02-02
• Suitor — 2011-08-10
• Bearer of a dozen roses, maybe — 2011-06-19
• One who goes a-courting — 2010-08-30
• Affection seeker — 2009-06-16
• Romantic hopeful — 2006-05-19
• Gentleman caller, e.g. — 2003-10-07
• Beau — 2001-02-18
• Tempter — 1997-07-13
• Suitor — 1994-04-15