Fer"ven*cy (?), n. [Cf. OF. fervence. See Fervent.] 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.
Fer"vent (?), a. [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.