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swain Definition

swain (swān)

noun

  1. a country youth
  2. a young rustic lover or gallant
  3. a lover or suitor

Etymology: ME swein < ON sveinn, boy, servant, akin to OE swan, shepherd, peasant, youth < IE *swe-, one's own, apart

swain Related Forms

swain′·ish adjective swain′·ish·ness noun

swain* Synonyms

swain*

n.

wooer, beau, suitor; see lover 2.

swain Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

uncouth: In effect, they create a personality for the uncouth swain.

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