Where does “temperance” come from?
Temperance comes from Old French temperance, from Latin temperantia (self-restraint), derived from Latin temperans (tempering, moderating), the present participle of Latin temperare (to mix in proper proportions, regulate), from Latin tempus (time, season), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European temp- (to stretch, extend).
temperance (English): Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence...
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- Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence...
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