Definitions for fainfeɪn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fain*feɪn
(adv.)gladly; willingly:
He fain would accept.
(adj.)content; willing.
constrained; obliged.
glad; pleased.
desirous; eager.
* Archaic..
Origin of fain:
bef. 900; ME; OE fæg(e)n
Princeton's WordNet
disposed(p), fain, inclined(p), prepared(adverb)
having made preparations
"prepared to take risks"
gladly, lief, fain(adverb)
in a willing manner
"this was gladly agreed to"; "I would fain do it"
Wiktionary
fain(Verb)
To be delighted or glad; to rejoice
fain(Verb)
To gladden
fain(Adverb)
With joy; gladly.
fain(Adjective)
Well-pleased; glad; apt; wont; fond; inclined.
fain(Adjective)
Satisfied; contented.
Webster Dictionary
Fain(adj)
well-pleased; glad; apt; wont; fond; inclined
Fain(adj)
satisfied; contented; also, constrained
Fain(adverb)
with joy; gladly; -- with wold
Fain(u)
to be glad ; to wish or desire
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