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 Definitions of fain  [ɪn]  

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Definition of 'fain' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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)

Definition of 'fain' Princeton's WordNet 

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"


Definition of 'fain' Webster Dictionary 

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



'fain' - Nearby Entries  

failure  fain  faineance  faineant  faint  fainthearted  faintheartedness  



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