† ˈfervefy, v. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. fervefacĕre, f. fervēre to boil: see -fy.]
trans. To make boiling hot. Hence ˈfervefied ppl. a.
| 1599 A. M. tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 27/2 Cause then your Armes..with a fervefyede clothe to be..rubbed. Ibid. 65/2 Take a Horseshoe, and fervefye the same. 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 159* To fervefy or decoct. |