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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

1525–35; obsolete distemperate (dis-¹ + temperate) + -ure

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Historical Examples of distemperature

Then, in addition to these absolute weaknesses, come the disproportions of the body, the distemperature of various organs.
A Man's Value to Society
Newell Dwight Hillis
By this distemperature of weather much cattel perished, much corne vpon the ground was either destroyed, or greatly empaired.
The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First
John Hayward
Many and various were the conjectures of the guests, concerning a distemperature which seemed rather mental than corporeal.
The Pirate
Sir Walter Scott
A slight incident occurred, however, which sprinkled a little patience on the heat of his distemperature.
The Antiquary, Complete
Sir Walter Scott