Ancient Courtship Frequently the tribe from which a warrior stole a bride would come looking for her, and it was necessary for the warrior and his new wife to go into hiding to avoid being discovered.

What did courting mean?

Courting is when a young man seeks the affections of a young woman, usually with the hopes of marrying that young woman. Courting is all about taking dating seriously, and, if youre a woman, being the object of affection, not just an object. Men should seek a womans affections, dangit!

What does courting mean in the olden days?

Courtship is an old-fashioned word, assuming that two people who love each other will eventually get married. The word is indeed old-fashioned, from the 16th century when it meant paying court to a woman with intention of marriage.