01 n. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, t…
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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.
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Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness.[R.]“He calmed his wrath with goodly temperance.” — Spenser.
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3.
State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.[Obs.]
Phrases & compounds
Temperance society —
an association formed for the purpose of diminishing or stopping the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage.