Definition of distemper

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of distemper is as below...

Distemper (v. t.) A preparation of opaque or body colors, in which the pigments are tempered or diluted with weak glue or size (cf. Tempera) instead of oil, usually for scene painting, or for walls and ceilings of rooms..

Lern More About Distemper

Tempera :: Tempera (n.) A mode or process of painting; distemper.
Distemperately :: Distemperately (adv.) Unduly.
Garget :: Garget (n.) A distemper in hogs, indicated by staggering and loss of appetite..
Distempering :: Distempering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distempe.
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) Severity of climate; extreme weather, whether hot or cold..
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease..
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) A morbid state of the animal system; indisposition; malady; disorder; -- at present chiefly applied to diseases of brutes; as, a distemper in dogs; the horse distemper; the horn distemper in cattle..
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) A preparation of opaque or body colors, in which the pigments are tempered or diluted with weak glue or size (cf. Tempera) instead of oil, usually for scene painting, or for walls and ceilings of rooms..
Distempered :: Distempered (imp. & p. p.) of Distempe.
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) An undue or unnatural temper, or disproportionate mixture of parts..
Distemperature :: Distemperature (n.) Disorder; confusion.
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To mix (colors) in the way of distemper; as, to distemper colors with size..
Cowleeching :: Cowleeching (n.) Healing the distemper of cows.
Waterwork :: Waterwork (n.) Painting executed in size or distemper, on canvas or walls, -- formerly, frequently taking the place of tapestry..
Rabid :: Rabid (n.) Affected with the distemper called rabies; mad; as, a rabid dog or fox..
Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) Morbid temper of the mind; undue predominance of a passion or appetite; mental derangement; bad temper; ill humor.
Gargol :: Gargol (n.) A distemper in swine; garget.
Distemperature :: Distemperature (n.) Disorder of body; slight illness; distemper.
Gargil :: Gargil (n.) A distemper in geese, affecting the head..
Stonecrop :: Stonecray (n.) A distemper in hawks.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us