2006-10-06 12:27:40 · 15 answers · asked by Mary P 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No, swans is the plural
2006-10-06 16:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jim H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, no. Swans is the plural of swan. A swain is an old-fashioned word for sweetheart or suitor, which is another archaic word. I guess the current phrase is lover. But back in the days when relationships were called, "courting" or "keeping company", swain was the name of the guy who brought you roses and sat on the porch swing with you while your dad kept sneaking looks from the parlor window, and your mom was an unwanted chaperone.
2006-10-06 13:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plural of swan is swans. Swain, on the other hand, is an archaic term meaning a country lad or a male admirer.
ex. The fair maiden was never far from her circle of devoted swains. or She left many a smitten swain behind at the party.
2006-10-06 12:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by Pippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swain means a young man who is in love
swans is the plural of swan
2006-10-06 13:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by minty1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plural of swan is "swans." "Swain" is an older term meaning a "rustic" (as in a rustic person like a shepherd) or an "admirer" or "suitor." Are you reading an older poem or piece of literature?
2006-10-06 13:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swain is an etirely diffrent word from swan!
The plural of swan is swans.
"Oh, look at the flock of swans!"
2006-10-06 13:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by Marco A. J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello...Mary P. (:
swain in a noun not a plural / and means a man who is a woman's usual or preferred escort companion.
Have a nice day.
Love yourself and love God.
Sincerely, J .(:
2006-10-06 13:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanie N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swan is an acceptable word for a group of swan. Swans is also acceptable.
2006-10-06 12:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by FOZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My swain presented me with a bevy of swans. Aaaahhhh. mc
2006-10-06 15:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A swain is a male admirer. Leda may have disagreed with the last two answers ;-)
2006-10-06 12:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by hep632 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋