What does SWAIN mean?

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Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a young man who is a lover or suitor, especially in a poetic or romantic context

Pronunciation (US): /sweɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /sweɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "swain" originated from the Old Norse word "sveinn" which meant "servant" or "boy". It has been used in English since the 14th century and was commonly used in poetry and literature to refer to a young man who is a lover or suitor.

Synonyms: beau, lover, suitor, boyfriend, admirer, sweetheart, beloved, paramour, Romeo

Related Words: stain, slain, brain, train, drain

Example Sentences:

• He was a handsome swain who courted her with flowers and love letters.
• The young swain declared his love for the fair maiden.
• She had many suitors, but the swain who won her heart was the most devoted.
• The poet wrote of a swain who wandered through the fields, lost in thought.
• The swain serenaded his beloved beneath her balcony.