In*tem"per*ant (?), a. [L. intemperans, -antis. See In- not, and
Temperant.] Intemperate. [Obs.]
Such as be intemperant, that is, followers of their naughty
appetites and lusts.
Udall.
In*tem`per*ate (?), a. [L. intemperatus. See In- not, and Temperate.]
1. Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate in enjoyment
or exertion.
2. Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic
liquors.
3. Excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as,
intemperate language, zeal, etc.; intemperate weather.
Most do taste through fond intemperate thirst.
Milton.
Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing.
Ecclus. xxiii. 13.