Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Abstemious
abstemious, adj. [L. abs, off and tēmētum, ancient name for strong wine, intoxicating liquor.]
Temperate; restrained; moderate; abstinent; self-disciplined.
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abstemious, adj. [L. abs, off and tēmētum, ancient name for strong wine, intoxicating liquor.]
Temperate; restrained; moderate; abstinent; self-disciplined.
Return to page 6 of the letter “a”.