"Temperance" is a word in ENGLISH
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.
State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
Moderation of passion; patience; calmness;
sedateness.
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Mum: From now on your going to have free school dinners.Son:But, Mum, I don't want three school dinners, one is more than enough !
The restraint which a person imposes upon his desires and passions; the act or power of refraining from indulgence of …
Read the complete definitionExercising restraint as to the indulgence of desires or passions; temperate; moderate.
Read the complete definitionAn undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
Read the complete definitionOne who is moderate in his notions, or not restrained by precise settled limits in opinion; one who indulges freedom …
Read the complete definitionModerate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking.
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