TEMPER
—none. 1 mental disposition, mood (placid temper). 2 irritation or anger (fit of temper). 3 tendency to lose one`s temper (have a temper). 4 composure, calmness (lose one`s temper). 5 hardness or elasticity of metal. —verb. 1 bring (metal or clay) to a proper hardness or consistency. 2 (foll. By with) moderate, mitigate (temper justice with mercy). ? in a bad (or out of) temper irritable, angry. In a good temper amicable, happy. [latin tempero mingle]