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| Source: gcide | Incontinent \In*con"ti*nent\, n.
One who is unchaste. --B. Jonson.
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| Source: gcide | Incontinent \In*con"ti*nent\, adv. [Cf. F. incontinent.]
Incontinently; instantly; immediately. [Obs.]
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He says he will return incontinent. --Shak.
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| Source: gcide | Incontinent \In*con"ti*nent\, a. [L. incontinens: cf. F.
incontinent. See {In-} not, and {Continent}.]
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1. Not continent; uncontrolled; not restraining the passions
or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging
unlawful lust; unchaste; lewd.
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2. (Med.) Unable to restrain natural evacuations, such as
urination or defecation.
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