TEMPERANCE


Meaning of TEMPERANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtempərəns ]

n. 1 moderation or self-restraint esp. in eating and drinking. 2 a total or partial abstinence from alcoholic drink. b (attrib.) advocating or concerned with abstinence. [ME f. AF temperaunce f. L temperantia (as TEMPER)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.