myEtymology.com: English etymology of intemerate

Etymology of the English word intemerate

the English word intemerate

derived from the Latin word intemeratus (undefiled, unstained, unsullied)

derived from the Latin word in-

derived from the Latin word temeratus

derived from the Latin word temerare (violate; defile, pollute)

The earliest known usage of intemerate in English dates from the 15th century.