/temp"teuhr/ , n.
1. a person or thing that tempts, esp. to evil.
2. the Tempter , Satan; the devil.
[ 1350-1400; TEMPT + -ER 1 ; r. ME temptour temptere, temptëor temptator-, s. of temptator tempter (to sin), L: one who makes an attempt; see TEMPT, -TOR ]