1. Pleased or willing under the circumstances. 2. Compelled by the circumstances; obliged.
adverb
1. With pleasure; gladly.
"I'm fain to continue the online book club I started in 2020, because it keeps me in touch with friends across the country."
"He was fain to attend every remaining class session or risk a failing grade."
"Despite the rain, I would fain continue the hike."
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Old English, pre-12th century
"Fain" is an Old English word that doesn't have a lot of modern context, but it is related to the verb "fawn." They both come from the Germanic word "fægen," meaning "to be happy or pleased." ...
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