FERVENT


Meaning of FERVENT in English

[ 'fə:v(ə)nt ]

■ adjective

1》 intensely passionate.

2》 archaic hot or glowing.

Derivatives

fervency noun

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. ~- , fervere 'boil'.

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