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"Section F, G and H"

A ferule.
[Obs.] Milton.


Fer"ule (? or ?; 277), n. [L.
ferula: cf. F. férule. See Ferula.]
A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the
hand, in punishment.


Fer"ule (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p.
Feruled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Feruling.] To punish with a ferule.


Fe*ru"lic (?), a. (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, asafetida (Ferula
asafœtida
); as, ferulic acid.
[Written also
ferulaic.]


Fer"vence (?), n. Heat;
fervency.
[Obs.]


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.


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