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▪ I. † coˈmmoderate, a. Obs.
[ad. L. commoderāt-us brought into the right measure, exact, pa. pple. of *commoderāre, f. com- + moderāre to keep within due measure: see moderate.]
Brought into due measure, conformed to moderation.
1647Ward Simp. Cobler 37 Such a commoderate way, as shall best please him [God], and profit his Churches.
b. Duly proportioned, commensurate to.
1650Bulwer Anthropomet. 171 We must detract somewhat, that these parts may be commoderate to the operation of Nature.
▪ II. † coˈmmoderate, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. as prec.: see -ate3.]
trans. To fashion according to moderation; to keep in a middle course between two extremes.
1647Ward Simp. Cobler 37 The Independent way..the Presbyterian way..when I consider how the Parliament will commoderate a way out of both. |