FERULE
Fer"ule, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Feruled; p. pr. & vb. n. Feruling.]
Defn: To punish with a ferule.
FERULIC
Fe*ru"lic, a. (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or derived from, asafetida (Ferula asafoetida); as, ferulic acid. [Written also ferulaic.]
FERVENCE
Fer"vence, n.
Defn: Heat; fervency. [Obs.]
FERVENCY
Fer"ven*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. fervence. See Fervent.]
Defn: The state of being fervent or warm; ardor; warmth of feeling or
devotion; eagerness.
When you pray, let it be with attention, with fervency, and with
perseverance. Wake.
FERVENT Fer"vent, a. Etym: [F. fervent, L. fervens, -entis. p.pr. of fervere o the boiling hot, to boil, glow.]
1. Hot; glowing; boiling; burning; as, a fervent summer. The elements shall melt with fervent heat. 2 Pet. iii. 10.