In*tem`per*ate (?), v. t. To
disorder. [Obs.]
In*tem`per*ate (?), a. [L.
intemperatus. See In- not, and Temperate.]
1. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess;
immoderate in enjoyment or exertion.
2. Specifically, addicted to an excessive or
habitual use of alcoholic liquors.
3. Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate;
violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, etc.;
intemperate weather.
Most do taste through fond intemperate
thirst.
Milton.
Use not thy mouth to intemperate
swearing.
Ecclus. xxiii. 13.