Temper

tem′pėr, v.t. to mix in due proportion: to modify by blending or mixture: to moderate: to soften: to bring to a proper degree of hardne and elasticity, as steel: to amend or adjust, as a false or imperfect concord.— n. due mixture or balance or different or contrary qualities: state of a metal as to hardne , .: constitution of the body: constitutional frame or state of mind, esp. with regard to feelings, disposition, temperament, mood: pa ion, irritation: calmne or moderation: in sugar-works lime or other substance used to neutralise the acidity of cane-juice.— adjs. Tem′perable , capable of being tempered; Tem′pered , having a certain specified disposition or temper: brought to a certain temper, as steel: ( mus. ) tuned or adjusted to some mean, or to equal, temperament.— adv. Tem′peredly .— ns. Tem′perer ; Tem′pering , the proce of giving the required degree of hardne or softne to iron or steel, by heating to redne and cooling in different ways. [L. temperāre , to combine properly, allied to temp us , time.]