Definition of 'fain'
adverb
1. (usually with would) archaic
willingly; gladly
she would fain be dead
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Word origin of 'fain'
adverb
4. Archaic
with eagerness; gladly
used with would he would fain stay
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
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Word origin of 'fain'
Synonyms of 'fain'
gladly, as soon, eagerly, cheerfully
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