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At*tem"per (&unr_;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Attempered (&unr_;); p. pr. & vb. n. Attempering.] [OF. atemprer, fr. L. attemperare; ad + temperare to soften, temper. See Temper, and cf. Attemperate.] 1. To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.
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If sweet with bitter . . . were not attempered still. Trench.
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2. To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.
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3. To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.
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4. To accommodate; to make suitable; to adapt.
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Arts . . . attempered to the lyre. Pope.
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&hand_; This word is now not much used, the verb temper taking its place.
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