Definitions

1. noun

A young man, especially one who is a shepherd or is seen as a romantic or charming companion.

“The swain was charming and won the heart of the local maiden.”

2. verb

To tend or manage cattle, especially sheep, or to care for or manage something.

“He swains the farm’s cattle every morning.”

3. noun

A suitor or lover, especially in a romantic or poetic sense.

“He was the swain who wooed her with poetry and music.”