To mix in due proportion; modify; moderate; mitigate; calm; adjust.
To bring ( a metal) to a certain degree of hardness.
Passion; irritation.
Disposition.
Self - command; calmness.
The condition of a metal as regards hardness and brittleness.
" Not a doubt of it, if he's all right, and if his temper will stand. – The Duke's Children by Anthony Trollope
The smile didn't help Maclennan's temper. – The Doctor A Tale Of The Rockies by Ralph Connor
But you said just now she was always in a bad temper. – Faith and Unfaith by Duchess