distemperate

distemperate
adjective see distemper II

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  • Distemperate — Dis*tem per*ate, a. [LL. distemperatus, p. p.] 1. Immoderate. [Obs.] Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster] 2. Diseased; disordered. [Obs.] Wodroephe. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • distemperate — adjective Etymology: Middle English distemperat, from Medieval Latin distemperatus, past participle of distemperare 1. obsolete : being out of order : not functioning normally 2. obsolete : intemperate …   Useful english dictionary

  • distemper — I. transitive verb Etymology: Middle English distempren, from Late Latin distemperare to temper badly, from Latin dis + temperare to temper Date: 14th century 1. to throw out of order 2. archaic derange, unsettle II. noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • distemperature — /dis tem peuhr euh cheuhr/, n. a distempered or disordered condition; disturbance of health, mind, or temper. [1525 35; obs. distemperate (DIS 1 + TEMPERATE) + URE] * * * …   Universalium

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