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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fervently, -lie, adv. [ME. fervently (1480), -lyche (c 1374), f. Fervent,a.] With fervour or force. c1420 Wynt. i. 1026 (W).
Fra thaim sa haboundandly There kynd eschapis fervently c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 46/3.
That he praye fervently 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 783.
The veritie declaryng ferventlie 1562-3 Winȝet I. 120/32.
Sa feruentlie commendand ws peace and concord a1578 Pitsc. II. 56/29.
His text was … declairit maist cuninglie and ferventlie
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