English English Dictionary
Result for Temperance
Temperance
(v. t.)
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
Temperance
(v. t.)
Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness.
Temperance
(v. t.)
State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.