Obs. In 4 ferdlayk. [f. ferd, FEARED ppl. a.: see -LOCK.] A state of fear, terror.
c. 1340. Richard Rolle of Hampole, Prick of Conscience, 2915.
| Þat ne he for ferdelayk is witte shuld lese. | |
| Ibid., 6427 | |
| What paynes þe synful þar [in helle] sal fele, | |
| Þai suld in grete ferdlayk be broght. |
