fægen

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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