fain

Middle English

/fɛi̯n/

adj
Definitions
  • joyful, happy
  • willing, eager
  • pleasing, enjoyable, attractive

Etymology

Inherited from Old English fæġen inherited from Proto-Germanic *faganaz (glad).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*faganaz

Gloss

glad

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