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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fain, Fane, n. [ME. fayne, fayn (14th c.), f. Fain(e,a.] Gladness, willingness. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 26.
With spurris spedely thai speid Our fellis in fane c1500-c1512 Dunb. liv. 14.
The nycht be fain faucht in hir querrell
