'Temperance society' definitions:

Definition of 'Temperance society'

From: GCIDE
  • Temperance \Tem"per*ance\, n. [L. temperantia: cf. F. temp['e]rance. See Temper, v. t.]
  • 1. Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance in eating and drinking; temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth; specifically, moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness. [R.] "A gentleman of all temperance." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • He calmed his wrath with goodly temperance. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. State with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.] "Tender and delicate temperance." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Temperance society, an association formed for the purpose of diminishing or stopping the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage. [1913 Webster]