TEMPERANCES
Noun
temperances
plural of temperance
Source: Wiktionary
TEMPERANCE
Tem"per*ance, n. Etym: [L. temperantia: cf. F. tempérance. 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.
2. Moderation of passion; patience; calmness; sedateness. [R.] "A
gentleman of all temperance." Shak.
He calmed his wrath with goodly temperance. Spenser.
3. State with regard to heat or cold; temperature. [Obs.] "Tender and
delicate temperance." Shak. Temperance society, an association formed
for the purpose of diminishing or stopping the use of alcoholic
liquors as a beverage.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition