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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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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 Sat. P. vi. 44.
From feruencie within proces ȝe fell Ib. 92.
Godlie men of wit and feruencie a1585 Maitl. Q. xlix. 62.
Amite sa suire with sa greit feruencie and force
