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swainOne entry found. Main Entry: 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 : shepherd — swain·ish \ˈswā-nish\ adjective — swain·ish·ness noun
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