honey vs swain

honey

noun
  • A term of affection. 

  • Nectar. 

  • Something sweet or desirable. 

  • A woman, especially an attractive one. 

  • A variety of this substance. 

  • A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey. 

  • A viscous, sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees. Often used to sweeten tea or to spread on baked goods. 

verb
  • To be or become obsequiously courteous or complimentary; to fawn. 

  • To be gentle, agreeable, or coaxing; to talk fondly; to use endearments. 

  • To sweeten; to make agreeable. 

  • To add honey to. 

adj
  • Involving or resembling honey. 

  • Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like most types of honey. 

swain

noun
  • A rural lover; a male sweetheart in a pastoral setting. 

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