Temperance

Temperance
Temperance Tem"per*ance, n. [L. temperantia: cf. F. temp['e]rance. See {Temper}, v. t.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster]

2. Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness. [R.] ``A gentleman of all temperance.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

He calmed his wrath with goodly temperance. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

3. State with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.] ``Tender and delicate temperance.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster]

{Temperance society}, an association formed for the purpose of diminishing or stopping the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage. [1913 Webster]


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  • temperance — Temperance. s. f. Vertu morale, qui regle, qui modere les passions & les appetits. La temperance est une des quatre vertus cardinales. un grand exemple de temperance. un bel exemple de temperance. les regles de la temperance …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • Temperance — Temperance, MI U.S. Census Designated Place in Michigan Population (2000): 7757 Housing Units (2000): 2953 Land area (2000): 4.595331 sq. miles (11.901851 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.053023 sq. miles (0.137329 sq. km) Total area (2000): 4.648354 …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Temperance, MI — U.S. Census Designated Place in Michigan Population (2000): 7757 Housing Units (2000): 2953 Land area (2000): 4.595331 sq. miles (11.901851 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.053023 sq. miles (0.137329 sq. km) Total area (2000): 4.648354 sq. miles… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

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