n.
n.
a. [ OE. ardaunt, F. ardant, p. pr. of arder to burn, fr. L. ardere. ]
An ardent and impetuous race. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an ardent manner; eagerly; with warmth; affectionately; passionately. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Ardency. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. any type of strongly alcoholic beverage prepared by distillation of an alcohol-containing fermented material. [ PJC ]