Obs. [f. prec.] Gladness, joy.

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c. 1340.  Cursor Mundi, 3852 (Laud MS.). Laban then he did to calle for fayne of hym his frendis alle.

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c. 1400.  Ywaine & Gaw., 2086.

        And alsone als he saw him stand
For fayn he liked fote and hand.

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c. 1440.  Bone Flor., 844.

        Syr Garcy went crowlande for fayne,
As rampande eyen do in the rayne.

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