Intemperate
Pronunciation : In*tem`per*ate
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. intemperatus. See In- not, and Temperate.]
Definition : 1. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.
2. Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors.
3. Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather. Most do taste through fond intemperate thirst. Milton. Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing. Ecclus. xxiii. 13.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In*tem`per*ate
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To disorder. [Obs.]
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913