See Also: madal(dictionary)

ill-tempered (iou) and madal (iou)


ill-tempered (iou)



ill-tempered adjective. E17.
[Partly from ILL adverb + TEMPERED; partly from ILL adjective + TEMPER noun + -ED2.]
In an unhealthy or disordered condition. Only in 17.
Having a bad temper; irritable. E17.
ill-temperedly adverb L19.

madal (iou)



madal noun. E20.
[Origin unkn.]
A double-headed drum used in Nepal and the eastern Indian subcontinent. Cf. MRIDANGAM.