What is the meaning of Fain?

Often followed by of: glad, well-pleased.

  1. Glad, contented, or satisfied to do something in the absence of a better alternative.
  2. Compelled or obliged to.

Glad, contented, or satisfied to do something in the absence of a better alternative.

Compelled or obliged to.

Chiefly followed by to, or for or of: eager or willing, or inclined.

Favourable, well-disposed.

Accustomed, apt, wont.

Chiefly preceded or followed by would.

  1. With joy or pleasure; gladly.
  2. By choice or will; willingly.

    With joy or pleasure; gladly.

    By choice or will; willingly.

    1. To be delighted or glad about (someone or something); to rejoice in; also, to favour or prefer (someone or something).
    2. To make (someone) glad; to gladden; hence, to congratulate (someone); to welcome (someone).

      To be delighted or glad about (someone or something); to rejoice in; also, to favour or prefer (someone or something).

      To make (someone) glad; to gladden; hence, to congratulate (someone); to welcome (someone).

      1. To celebrate or worship; specifically, to offer an oblation which is not a sacrificial blót (ceremonial offering).
      2. Chiefly followed by of, in, on, or to: to be delighted or glad; to rejoice.
      3. To desire, to wish.

      To celebrate or worship; specifically, to offer an oblation which is not a sacrificial blót (ceremonial offering).

      Chiefly followed by of, in, on, or to: to be delighted or glad; to rejoice.

      To desire, to wish.

      end

      happy, joyful

      eager, willing

      attractive, enjoyable, pleasing

      gladly, joyfully

      willingly, eagerly

      hunger

      hay

      woman

      hay

      cool, fine, of good quality

      Source: wiktionary.org