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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A boyfriend; a man who is the lover of a woman.
  • A servant. Originally the servant to a Knight, looking after his armaments and horse.
  • A young man dwelling in the country; a rustic; esp., a country gallant or lover; ? chiefly in poetry. Hence, the road name "Swains' Lane" can be translated to "Lovers' Lane".

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