°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".
°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".