a. rare–1. [f. next + -AL.] Ill-regulated, untempered, intemperate.
1851. S. Judd, Margaret, II. xi. 321 (1871). ‘Acrasial Philogamy? Brother Edward, what is that?’ “That,’ replied Edward, ‘is an incurable malady to which young persons are subject.’
a. rare–1. [f. next + -AL.] Ill-regulated, untempered, intemperate.
1851. S. Judd, Margaret, II. xi. 321 (1871). ‘Acrasial Philogamy? Brother Edward, what is that?’ “That,’ replied Edward, ‘is an incurable malady to which young persons are subject.’
