1 Cor. vii. 5.

From the rash hand of bold incontinence.

Milton.

2. (Med.) The inability of any of the animal organs to restrain the

natural evacuations, so that the discharges are involuntary; as,

incontinence of urine.

In*con"ti*nent (?), a. [L. incontinens: cf. F. incontinent. See In-

not, and Continent.]

1. Not continent; uncontrolled; not restraining the passions or

appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging unlawful lust;

unchaste; lewd.

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