eldertongue

Old English · verb

temprian

Part of speech
verb
IPA
/ˈtem.pri.ɑn/
Syllables
ˈtem · pri · ɑn (3 syllables)

Meaning

  1. to moderate, regulate

  2. to mingle

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin temperāre. Compare Old Norse tempra.

Descendants

temper

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