intemperance
See also: intempérance
English
Alternative forms
- intemperaunce (obsolete)
Etymology
From Middle French intempérance, from Latin intemperantia
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪnˈtɛmpɛɹəns/
Noun
intemperance (countable and uncountable, plural intemperances)
- Lack of moderation or temperance; excess.
- Drunkenness or gluttony.
References
- OED2
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