English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Attemper

Attemper (v. t.)

To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.

Attemper (v. t.)

To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.

Attemper (v. t.)

To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.

Attemper (v. t.)

To accommodate; to make suitable; to adapt.