Definitions

1. adverb

in a feeble or faint manner; weakly

“She spoke fain and softly to the child.”

2. noun

a faint or weak person

“He was considered a fain in the war because of his injuries.”

3. verb

to wish or desire something eagerly or intensely

“I fain would have gone to the party but I had work.”

4. interjection

an expression of a wish or desire

“Fain would we have gone swimming, but it’s too cold.”