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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Untemperat, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vntemperat (Wyclif), vntemperate (1525); Temperat(e adj.] Inclement, severe. Cf. Intemperate adj. —1590 Burel Pilgr. i iii.
The air wes than vntemperat … Mixit with weit and wind
