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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1531
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Distemperance, n. [ME. (1340), OF. distemprance, med. L. distemperantia.] A disordered or unregulated state. — c1515 Asloan MS I. 182/32.
Than suld ane man … reull him sobirly & eschew distemperance c1500-c1512 Dunb. xlv. 18.
It is ane pount of ignorance To lufe in sic distemperance 1531 Bell. Boece I. 51.
Maladyis cuming throw distemperance of cauld … humouris
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