Old English edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-West Germanic *fagan, from Proto-Germanic *faganaz (glad), from Proto-Indo-European *peḱ- (to make glad, make attractive). Cognate with Old Norse feginn (glad).

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

fæġen

  1. joyful, rejoicing, fain

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: fain
    • English: fain
    • Scots: fain