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Temperance 

Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue.
To consciously limit oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the individual "feel" better
Temperance by Chris Johnston February 21, 2003

tempending 

depending on the temperature.
guy1 " hey are you going snowboarding today?"

guy2 " tempending"
tempending by mramazingpants March 19, 2011

Temperance 

A girl who is indifferent, sarcastic, and bipolar. The complete opposite of what her name means- 'moderation and self control'. She cares a lot about friends and is very loyal, but doesn't like to show it. She can be very proud, too, and doesn't like to accept help from others. Generally doesn't trust either.

Might curse a lot.
You: You're bipolar.

Temperance: No shit sherlock, what gave you the first clue?
Temperance by Leslie Z. April 1, 2010

Temperance blanket 

A pair of socks that have been cummed in by your best friend for over a month
My best friend nick makes a tasty temperance blanket
Temperance blanket by Boner guy March 21, 2019
A very hot and sexy girl. She is the best girlfriend you'll ever have and would never do anything to hurt you. She is very beautiful on the inside and out. Shes really fun to hang out with and get to know. Shes just amazing.
wow, whos that damn fine girl?

Thats Tempany.
Tempany by khdfsiabfpojfeib January 1, 2012

Temperance Spoon 

Long handled spoon, usually metal, kept on the person and wielded by an unavailable or prudish woman to deter men from intercourse. In all cases the spoon is brought down hard on the top of the chap's truncheon - very effective at turning wood to putty.

Also commonly found on matrons/teachers touring the boy's dormitories after 'lights out' at boarding schools, to stop any cases of self-love that maybe occuring.
Margaret: "Goodness gracious Reginald put that away before it feels the sting of my temperance spoon."