Fers, s. queen (at chess), 3. 654, 655, 669, 681, 741; Ferses, pl. the pieces at chess, 3. 723. See notes to 3. 654, 723.

Fers, adj. fierce, T. i. 225; Ferse, def. B 4. m 7. 14; voc. 7. 1. See Fiers.

Fersly, adv. fiercely, T. iii. 1760.

Ferthe, fourth, T. iv. 26, v. 476, 493; L. 287; HF. 1690; A. ii. 35. 4; B 823, D 364, G 531, 824, 927.

Ferther, adj. further. B 1686, E 2226.

Ferther, adv. further, 1. 148; 3. 1254; 5. 280; 7. 109; L. 662; A 36, F 1177; Forther, E 712.

Ferther-over, conj. moreover, A. ii. 26. 8.

Ferthing, s. farthing, D 1967; a fourth part; hence, a very small portion, A 134; a very small gift, A 255.

Fervent, adj. hot, I 536.

Ferventliche, adv. fervently, T. iv. 1384.