Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
A candidate for an election who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dark, horse.
A horse whose capabilities are not known.
One who seeks.
In the sport of Quidditch or Muggle quidditch, a player who attempts to catch the snitch.
Especially, a religious seeker: a pilgrim, or one who aspires to enlightenment or salvation.