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fever heat

[ fee-ver heet ]

noun

  1. the heat of fever; body heat exceeding 98.6°F (37°C).
  2. feverish excitement.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fever heat1

First recorded in 1830–40

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Example Sentences

Excitement was at fever heat, and anxious hearts awaited authentic news.

It comes over me like a wave of fever heat, and then passes off, leaving me cold and trembling.

The excitement in the French capital was then at fever heat.

The advantage gained by either side was small, and the only effect was to keep the war sentiment at fever-heat.

It was a scene of tremendous excitement, and patriotism was at fever-heat in Tlatonac the whole of the day.

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