INTEMPERANCY
In*tem"per*an*cy, n.
Defn: Intemperance. [Obs.]
INTEMPERANT
In*tem"per*ant, a. Etym: [L. intemperans, -antis. See In- not, and
Temperant.]
Defn: Intemperate. [Obs.] Such as be intemperant, that is, followers of their naughty appetites and lusts. Udall.
INTEMPERATE
In*tem`per*ate, a. Etym: [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.
INTEMPERATE
In*tem`per*ate, v. t.
Defn: To disorder. [Obs.]