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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Temerat, adj. [L. temeratus.] Rash, headstrong. — a1538 Abell 121a.
Iuge nocht thi nychtbur haistely of thi temerat will bot iuge be law of God a1568 Scott xxx 37.
Thocht wemen self be temerat Thay luve no man effeminat
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"Temerat adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/temerat>
