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Definition of Temerous
1. a. Temerarious.
Definition of Temerous
1. Adjective. (obsolete form of temerarious) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Temerous
1. rash [adj] - See also: rash
Lexicographical Neighbors of Temerous
Literary usage of Temerous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"... reprobate. rash, a. hare-brained, reckless, unadvised (contextual), temerous (rare),
temerarious (literary); spec, adventurous, hot-headed, hot-brained, ..."
2. The Life and Death of Cardinal Wolsey by George Cavendish (1905)
"Thus may all men of wisdom and discretion understand the temerous madness of the
rude commonalty, and not give to them too hasty credit of every sudden ..."