FIERCE, n. fers. L. 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 .
5. Passionate angry furious.
6. Wild staring ferocious as a fierce countenance.
7. Very eager ardent vehement as a man fierce for his party.