(n) :
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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(n) :
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"