Joshua Sylvester

Were I as base as is the lowly plain, And you, my Love, as high as heaven above, Yet should the thoughts of me, your humble swain,.

English Poet

If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.

Used in stories to refer to a young man in love, usually more poetic and old-fashioned.

Understand it's rarely used in modern conversation, but you might encounter it in classic literature.

Often appears in plays, poems, or novels, not in everyday language.

Evokes images of the countryside, farms, or rural life in history or poetry.

Used to talk about past times, not current occupations or roles in the countryside.

Used for its poetic sound in verse, can give a charming, old-world feel to language.