INTEMPERANT
\ɪntˈɛmpəɹənt], \ɪntˈɛmpəɹənt], \ɪ_n_t_ˈɛ_m_p_ə_ɹ_ə_n_t]\
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One who is intemperate, especially one who intemperately indulges in the use of alcoholic liquors. Dr. Richardson.
By Daniel Lyons
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