The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Beau \Beau\ (b[=o]), n.; pl. F. Beaux (E. pron. b[=o]z), E.
   Beaus (b[=o]z). [F., a fop, fr. beau fine, beautiful, fr.
   L. bellus pretty, fine, for bonulus, dim. of bonus good. See
   Bounty, and cf. Belle, Beauty.]
   1. A man who takes great care to dress in the latest fashion;
      a dandy.
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   2. A man who escorts, or pays attentions to, a lady; an
      escort; a suitor or lover.
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