Swāin, n.

n. [A-S. swēan, O. Sax. swēn, O. H. Ger. swein, Icel. sveina, Sw. sven, Dan. svend.] A young man dwelling in the country; a rustic; especially, a country gallant or lover;—used chiefly in poetry. It were a happy life To be no better than a homely swain. Shak. Blest swains! whose nymphs in every grace excel. Pope.