temp.

See also: temp, tëmp, and Temp.

English

Alternative forms

• tem.

Etymology

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

Adverb

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

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

See also

• fl.

Anagrams

• PEMT, Emp't, PETM, EMT-P, empt