MOOD, n. [L. modus. See Mode.] 1. The form of an argument; the regular determination of propositions according to their quantity, as universal or particular, and their quality, as affirmative or negative.2. Style of music.3. The variation of a verb to express manner of action or being. [See Mode.]In the foregoing senses, and in all cases, this word when derived from the Latin modus, ought to be written mode, it being a distinct word from the following.MOOD, n. [L. animus.] 1. Temper of mind; temporary state of the mind in regard to passion or feeling; humor; as a melancholy mood; an angry mood; a suppliant mood.2. Anger; heat of temper.[In this sense little used,unless qualified by an adjective.]
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