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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. |