temp.

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English

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Etymology

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Short for Latin tempore (in the time of), ablative case of tempus (time).

Adverb

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temp. (not comparable)

  1. In the time of (followed by an indicator of a historical period, especially a reigning monarch).
    plays published temp. Elizabeth I

Usage notes

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Normally italicised, and traditionally followed by a dot to indicate abbreviation.

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