tempered
Having a specified disposition or temper.
Example
“even-tempered”
Other meanings
Pertaining to the metallurgical process for finishing metals.
Pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass.
Word history
From Old English "ġetemprian" (to temper, moderate, govern, cure).
Where this comes from
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