† ˈfearlac Obs.
Also 3 far-, ferlac, 4 ferlak.
[f. fear n.1 (? or v.): see -lock.]
Fear, terror.
| a 1225 Ancr. R. 306 Kume uorð þer efter ferlac. a 1225 Leg. Kath. 39 Þurh fearlac of eisfule þreates. c 1320 Cast. Love 672 Ne haþ he ferlak for no fo. |