Distemper, dis-tem'-per, s

a disordered state of the animal system, especially in brutes; a catarrhal disorder in dogs; a disordered state of mind; undue predominance of pa ion or appetite; disorder; uneasine ; ill-humour; painting, in which the colours are mixed in watery glue, and laid on a dry surface [Paint.]: v.a. to derange the functions of the body or mind; to deprive of temper or moderation;to make disaffected or ill-humoured; malignant; to compound into distemper (L. dis, and temper).