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Definition of Intemperate
Intemperate Intemperate In*tem`per*ate, v. t.
To disorder. [Obs.]
Intemperate Intemperate In*tem`per*ate, a. [L. intemperatus. See In-
not, and Temperate.]
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.
