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Swain

/swˈeɪn/
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(noun) A young man or boy in service; a servant.

The young swain brought a bouquet of flowers to his sweetheart.
A swain is an old-fashioned word for a young man or a suitor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the old story, the young ____ traveled across the country to seek his fortune and find his true love today.

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