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incontinent(1) (iou)



incontinent adjective. LME.
[Old & mod. French, or Latin incontinent-, formed as IN-3 + CONTINENT adjective.]
Lacking self-restraint, esp. with regard to sexual desire; promiscuous. LME.
gen. Unable to contain or restrain. Usu. foll. by of. M17.
Medicine. Lacking voluntary control over the passing of urine or faeces. E19.
doubly incontinent: see DOUBLY 1.