swain

swain is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] A servant. [Obs.] Him behoves serve himself that has no swain. Chaucer.

[2] A young man dwelling in the country; a rustic; esp., a cuntry gallant or lover; -- chiefly in poetry. It were a happy life To be no better than a homely swain. Shak. Blest swains! whose nymphs in every grace excel. Pope.

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