fained

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

(chiefly UK, dialectal, or poetic) Often followed by of: glad, well-pleased.

(UK, dialectal) Chiefly followed by to, or (obsolete) for or of: eager or willing, or inclined.

(by extension) Compelled or obliged to.

(obsolete, except in fair and fain) Favourable, well-disposed.

(obsolete) Accustomed, apt, wont.

With joy or pleasure; gladly.

By choice or will; willingly.

Chiefly preceded or followed by would.

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

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

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

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

(intransitive) (obsolete) To desire, to wish.

A surname.