† diˈstemperure Obs.
[a. OF. destemprure, -trempure (Godef.), ad. L. type *distemperātūra: see distemper v.1 and -ure.]
= distemperature.
1. Distempered condition (of the elements, humours); = distemperature 1, 2.
| 1387 Trevisa Higden (Rolls) VI. 31 [In Paradise] þere is noon distemperure [nulla intemperies]. |
2. Intemperance, immoderation; = distemperature 5.
| c 1380 Wyclif Sel. Wks. III. 156 So, as temperure of iche bodily þing schulde norische a mon, distemperure þerinne may be calde glotorye. |