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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Untemperit, -ed, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. vntempred (Piers Plowman), vntempered (1561); Temperit ppl. adj.] Of mortar: Not properly mixed or prepared. Only in fig. context. —1562-3 Winȝet I 14/17.
The prophetis of it, spargeonit thaim with vntemperit morter seing vaniteis, and propheciing leis vnto thaim 1637 Gillespie Eng. Pop. Ceremonies iii i 7.
He laboureth to plaister over his superstition with the vntempered morter of this quidditative distinction
