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1. (adv.) fain
gladly; willingly:
He fain would accept.
2. (adj.) fain
content; willing.
3. fain
constrained; obliged.
4. fain
glad; pleased.
5. fain
desirous; eager.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME; OE fæg(e)n)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adverb) disposed(p), fain, inclined(p), prepared
having made preparations
"prepared to take risks"
2. (adverb) gladly, lief, fain
in a willing manner
"this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) fain
well-pleased; glad; apt; wont; fond; inclined
2. (adj) fain
satisfied; contented; also, constrained
3. (adverb) fain
with joy; gladly; -- with wold
4. fain
to be glad ; to wish or desire
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