swain

• Substantivo que designa um jovem que é o amado ou admirador de uma moça ou mulher jovem; atualmente é considerado arcaico.

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.

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   • 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.

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