ardency

[In Sp. ardent i a; Port. ardent i a, ardencia; Ital. ardenza; from Lat. ardens.] [ARDENT.] A. Ordinary Language: 1. Lit .: Heat. "By how much heat any one receives from the ar dency of the sun, his internal heat is proportionally abated."- Sir T. Herbert Travels , p. 27. 2. Fig .: Warmth of affection or of pa ion; ardour, vehemence of courage, zeal, . "The ineffable happine of our dear Redeemer must needs bring an increase to ours, commensurate to the ardency of our love for him."-Boyle. IMG:content-0725.jpg:[blocks in formation]