Dictionary
fain
Pronunciation: (fān), [key]—
adv.
gladly; willingly:
He fain would accept.
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adj.
1. content; willing:
They were fain to go.
2. Archaic.constrained; obliged:
He was fain to obey his Lord.
3. Archaic.glad; pleased.
4. Archaic.desirous; eager.
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