bain I. \ˈbān\adjective (usually-er/-est) Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse beinn straight, ready, hospitable 1.now dialect England a.: willing, ready b.: lithe, supple 2.dialect England: direct, near, short < the bainest way > II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin balneum — more at bagnio obsolete: bath