swain
(noun)
swān
Definitions
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A young lover or suitor.
A tender heart adrift in a sea of romance, chasing after love's sweet whisper.Example: The fair maiden had many swains vying for her attention.
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A country youth.
An earthy spirit, dancing with the rhythm of nature, living in harmony with the heartbeat of the land.Example: In the pastoral setting, the swain tended to the fields.
Origin
Middle English, from Old Norse sveinn 'boy, servant'.
Synonyms
lover, beau, gallant, suitor