distemperature
[dis-tem-per-uh-cher]
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noun
a distempered or disordered condition; disturbance of health, mind, or temper.
Origin of distemperature
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Then, in addition to these absolute weaknesses, come the disproportions of the body, the distemperature of various organs.
A Man's Value to SocietyNewell Dwight Hillis
By this distemperature of weather much cattel perished, much corne vpon the ground was either destroyed, or greatly empaired.
Many and various were the conjectures of the guests, concerning a distemperature which seemed rather mental than corporeal.
The PirateSir Walter Scott
A slight incident occurred, however, which sprinkled a little patience on the heat of his distemperature.
The Antiquary, CompleteSir Walter Scott