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swain

noun

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1 a male romantic companion

a romanticized portrait of a bygone era of beauteous Southern belles and their gallant swains

Synonyms of swain

beau, boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, old man

Words Related to swain

admirer, crush, steady

gallant, suitor, wooer

beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, soul mate, spark, sparker, squeeze [slang], sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine

fancy man, gigolo

fiancé, intended

2 a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her

Grandma claims that she had several swains pursuing her, but it was only Grandpa who won her heart

Synonyms of swain

gallant, suitor, wooer

Words Related to swain

beau, boyfriend, fellow, man, old man, significant other, squeeze [slang]

admirer, crush, steady

beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, spark, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine

fiancé, intended

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