Swain
noun
A young man who is the lover of a girl or young woman.
The young swain was captivated by her beauty.
Often appears as...
- country swain
- english swain
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
In historical or poetic context, a young man, especially a pastoral or farm worker.
The swain spent his days toiling in the fields.
Often appears as...
- rural swain
- band of swains
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
noun
A young man who is the lover of a girl or young woman.
The young swain was captivated by her beauty.
Often appears as...
- country swain
- english swain
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
In historical or poetic context, a young man, especially a pastoral or farm worker.
The swain spent his days toiling in the fields.
Often appears as...
- rural swain
- band of swains
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Term
Used in stories to refer to a young man in love, usually more poetic and old-fashioned.
The swain serenaded her under the moonlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-Fashioned Use
Understand it's rarely used in modern conversation, but you might encounter it in classic literature.
Every classic novel had a swain chasing after the heroine.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary and Dramatic
Often appears in plays, poems, or novels, not in everyday language.
The play's swain won the audience's sympathy.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Term
Used in stories to refer to a young man in love, usually more poetic and old-fashioned.
The swain serenaded her under the moonlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-Fashioned Use
Understand it's rarely used in modern conversation, but you might encounter it in classic literature.
Every classic novel had a swain chasing after the heroine.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary and Dramatic
Often appears in plays, poems, or novels, not in everyday language.
The play's swain won the audience's sympathy.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Term
Used in stories to refer to a young man in love, usually more poetic and old-fashioned.
The swain serenaded her under the moonlight.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-Fashioned Use
Understand it's rarely used in modern conversation, but you might encounter it in classic literature.
Every classic novel had a swain chasing after the heroine.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary and Dramatic
Often appears in plays, poems, or novels, not in everyday language.
The play's swain won the audience's sympathy.
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Quote examples
Joshua Sylvester
English Poet
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,.
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Virgil
Roman Poet
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
Quote examples
Joshua Sylvester
English Poet
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,.
Quote examples
Virgil
Roman Poet
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
Example 1 of 2
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