attemper

Meaning

Verb

To temper by adjusting relative quantities, or blending qualities.
To mitigate, assuage.
To regulate, arrange, organise.

Origin

From Middle English attempren, from Old French atemprer (French attremper), from Latin attemperare. attemperate.

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