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swains

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Main Entry:
swain 
          Listen to the pronunciation of swain
Pronunciation:
\ˈswān\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English swein boy, servant, from Old Norse sveinn; akin to Old English swān swain, Latin suus one's own — more at suicide
Date:
14th century
1: rustic, peasant ; specifically : shepherd2: a male admirer or suitor
swain·ish 
          Listen to the pronunciation of swainish \ˈswā-nish\ adjective
swain·ish·ness noun


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