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