Dr. Barlow [was] engaged . . . to moderate for him in the divinity
disputation.
Bp. Barlow's Remains (1693).
Mod"er*ate*ly (?), adv. In a moderate manner or degree; to a moderate
extent.
Each nymph but moderately fair.
Waller.
Mod"er*ate*ness, n. The quality or state of being moderate;
temperateness; moderation.
Mod`er*a"tion (?), n. [L. moderatio: cf. F. modération.] 1. The act of
moderating, or of imposing due restraint.