Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for AT-TEM'PER
AT-TEM'PER, v.t. [L. attempero, of ad and tempero, to temper, mix, or moderate. See Temper.]
- To reduce, modify or moderate by mixture; as, to attemper heat by a cooling mixture, or spirit by diluting it with water.
- To soften, mollify or moderate; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.
- To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.
- To accommodate; to fit or make suitable. Arts attempered to the lyre. – Pope.
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