temp.

See also: temp, tëmp, and Temp.

English

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

• EMT-P, Emp't, PETM, empt