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Search phrase: ardour

Plays

 2 result(s).
PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
HamletHam III.iv.87When the compulsive ardour gives the charge,When the compulsiue Ardure giues the charge,
The TempestTem IV.i.56.1Abates the ardour of my liver.Abates the ardour of my Liuer.

Glossary

 5 result(s).
edgeardour, keen desire
fervencyenthusiasm, ardour, fervour
fireardour, fervour, burning passion
ragewarlike ardour, martial spirit
zealardour, fervour; or: loyalty, devotion

Thesaurus

 6 result(s).
ardouredge
ardourfervency
ardourzeal
ardourfire
ardour, warlikerage
warlike ardourrage
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