swain

• Veraltetes Substantiv für einen jungen Mann, der der Geliebte, Verehrer oder Bewunderer eines Mädchens oder einer jungen Frau ist.

A noun referring to a young man who is the lover or suitor of a girl or young woman, now considered archaic.

1. Young lover or suitorC2formalbritish

   A young man who is romantically interested in a girl or woman; a suitor.

   Junger Verehrer

   • The young swain brought flowers to his beloved.
   • In the poem, the swain pines for the maiden's affection.
   • She was courted by a handsome swain from the neighboring village.

   Synonymeadmirerbeauboyfriendgallantloversuitorsweetheartwooer