a. [ L. fervidus, fr. fervere. See Fervent. ] 1. Very hot; burning; boiling. [ 1913 Webster ]
The mounted sun Shot down direct his fervid rays. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Ardent; vehement; zealous. [ 1913 Webster ]
The fervid wishes, holy fires. Parnell.
-- Fer"vid*ly, adv. -- Fer"vid*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]