Choler (?), n. [OE. coler, F. colère anger, L. cholera a bilious complaint, fr. Gr. &unr_; cholera, fr. &unr_;, &unr_;, bile. See Gall, and cf. Cholera.] 1. The bile; -- formerly supposed to be the seat and cause of irascibility. [Obs.]
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His [Richard Hooker's] complexion . . . was sanguine, with a mixture of choler; and yet his motion was slow. I. Warton.
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2. Irritation of the passions; anger; wrath.
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He is rash and very sudden in choler. Shak.
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