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Noun swain has 1 sense
  1. boyfriend, fellow, beau, swain, young man - a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman; "if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked"
    --1 is a kind of man, adult male; lover

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Term: Swain

Noun: 1. A young or rustic lover, typically a man.
Example Sentence: She fell deeply in love with the charming swain she met at the country fair. 2. In medieval poetry, a knight's attendant or male servant.
Example Sentence: The knight's swain was always at his side, ready to fulfill his every need. Verb: 1. To court or woo someone with romantic intentions.
Example Sentence: He swains her with beautiful love letters and serenades under her window. Related Products: - Romantic Poetry Books - Knight Attendant Costumes
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