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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1567
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Ferventnes, n. [ME. feruentnesse (c 1400), f. Fervent,a.] Fervour. —1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 65.
Lord, prent in to my hart … Thy haly spreit, with feruentnes
