Definitions for attemper

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attemper at·tem·per

Spelling: [uh-tem-per]

IPA: /əˈtɛm pər/

Attemper is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 227 anagrams from letters in attemper (aeemprtt).

Definitions for attemper

verb (used with object)

1. to modify or moderate by mixing or blending with something different or opposite.
2. to regulate or modify the temperature of.
3. to soothe; mollify; mitigate.
4. to accommodate; adapt (usually followed by to).

Origin of attemper

1325-75; Middle English attemperen Latin attemperāre to adjust (see at-, temper); replacing Middle English attempren Middle French attemprer

Examples for attemper

Lifted sashes and lofty ceilings were insufficient to attemper it.

Of his answer we require you to advertise us with all diligence, for according thereunto we intend to attemper our proceedings.

Her eye proclaims her of the Briton-line; Her lion-port, her awe-commanding face, attemper'd sweet to virgin-grace.

It was evident that neither fire nor clothing would, in an habitation like that, attemper the chilling blasts.