temp.
English
editEtymology
editShort for Latin tempore (“in the time of”), ablative case of tempus (“time”).
Adverb
edittemp. (not comparable)
- In the time of (followed by an indicator of a historical period, especially a reigning monarch).
- plays published temp. Elizabeth I
Usage notes
editNormally italicised, and traditionally followed by a dot to indicate abbreviation.