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Search phrase: ardour

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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.

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edgeardour, keen desire
fervencyenthusiasm, ardour, fervour
fireardour, fervour, burning passion
ragewarlike ardour, martial spirit
zealardour, fervour; or: loyalty, devotion

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ardouredge
ardourfire
ardourfervency
ardourzeal
ardour, warlikerage
warlike ardourrage

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