swayn

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English sweġen, from Old Norse sveinn, from Proto-Germanic *swainaz. Doublet of swon.

Pronunciation

Noun

swayn (plural swaynes)

  1. squire, attendant of a knight
  2. servant, attendant
  3. young man
  4. commoner

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: swain
  • Scots: swaine, swane

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