Fer"vid*ness

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Fervid \Fer"vid\, a. [L. fervidus, fr. fervere. See {Fervent}.]
   1. Very hot; burning; boiling.
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            The mounted sun
            Shot down direct his fervid rays.     --Milton.
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   2. Ardent; vehement; zealous.
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            The fervid wishes, holy fires.        --Parnell.
      -- {Fer"vid*ly}, adv. -- {Fer"vid*ness}, n.
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