What is the feminine of swain?

Answer 1

A swain is male admirer, a beau, a boyfriend; a female is a female admirer, a girl, a girlfriend, or leman, a word for sweetheart, lover, or mistress; a word as old fashioned as swain.

Answer 2

In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.

A swain is male admirer, a beau, a boyfriend; a female is a female admirer, a girl, a girlfriend, or leman, a word for sweetheart, lover, or mistress; a word as old fashioned as swain.

Answer 3

The feminine of swain is "swainess." But let's be real, who actually uses that word? Just say "woman" or "lady" and save yourself from sounding like you walked straight out of a Shakespearean play.

Answer 4

The feminine form of "swain" is "swainess." The term "swainess" is not commonly used and may be considered archaic. In modern English, the term "swain" is typically used regardless of gender.

Answer 5

Swan