Synonyms for Swain & Similar Words

Definition of swain

noun
  1. 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"

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Writing tips for "swain"

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"Swain" in song lyrics

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  • "dominque swain"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dominique swain"
    AOL — AOL
  • "colonel m.s. swain"
    AOL — AOL

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