Definition of "faine" [faine]

• Obsolete spelling of fane. (noun)
• Obsolete spelling of fain. (verb)

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• "Ai taut ur furst. ai meen, fardest frum lazzd, commind was faine!"
• "I thank you good Master: but I pray Sir, since you see it still rains May butter, give me some observations and directions concerning the Pearch, for they say he is both a very good and a bold biting fish, and I would faine learne to fish for him."
• "And, to speake uprightly, few Countrey Villages yeelded a Woman, more fresh and lovely of complexion, although not admirable for beauty, yet sweete Sir Simon thoght her a Saint, and faine would be offering at her shrine."