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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1585
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Fervencie, n. [e.m.E. fervencie (1554), ME. fervence.] Fervent spirit, zeal. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 129/5.
The feruencie of prayar 1567 Satirical Poems vi. 44.
From feruencie within proces ȝe fell 1567 Ib. 92.
Godlie men of wit and feruencie a1585 Maitland Quarto MS xlix. 62.
Amite sa suire with sa greit feruencie and force
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