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Mod"er*ate, n. (Eccl. Hist.)
One of a party in the Church of Scotland in the 18th century,
and part of the 19th, professing moderation in matters of church
government, in discipline, and in doctrine.

Mod"er*ate (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Moderated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Moderating.] 1. To restrain
from excess of any kind; to reduce from a state of violence,
intensity, or excess; to keep within bounds; to make temperate; to
lessen; to allay; to repress; to temper; to qualify; as, to
moderate rage, action, desires, etc.; to moderate heat
or wind.

By its astringent quality, it moderates the
relaxing quality of warm water.

To moderate stiff minds disposed to
strive.

2. To preside over, direct, or regulate, as a
public meeting; as, to moderate a synod.

Mod"er*ate, v. i. 1.
To become less violent, severe, rigorous, or intense; as, the
wind has moderated.


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