The term COUNTRY LAD can be broken down into two crossword solutions: YOKEL (5 letters) and SWAIN (5 letters). YOKEL is a derogatory term used to describe a rural person, usually from the countryside, who is perceived as unsophisticated or naive. The term is derived from the Middle English word 'YOKEL', which means 'RUSTIC'. SWAIN is an archaic term used to refer to a young man, typically from a rural area, who is in love with a woman. It is derived from the Old English word 'SWAIN', which means 'SERVANT'. Both terms are often used to describe someone from a rural area who is seen as naive or unsophisticated.