FIERCE, noun fers. [Latin ferus, ferox, the primary sense of which is wild, running, rushing.] 1. Vehement; violent; furious; rushing; impetuous; as a fierce wind. 2. Savage; ravenous; easily enraged; as a fierce lion. 3. Vehement in rage; eager of mischief; as a fierce tyrant; a monster fierce for blood. 4. Violent; outrageous; not to be restrained. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce Genesis 49:7. 5. Passionate; angry; furious. 6. Wild; staring; ferocious; as a fierce countenance. 7. Very eager; ardent; vehement; as a man fierce for his party.
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