tantrem

English

Noun

tantrem (plural tantrems)

  1. Obsolete form of tantrum.
    • 1865, H. M. R, The Beginnings of Evil. Being Tales on the Ten Commandments, page 125:
      "Oh, ma'am, it is only Master Percy in one of his tantrems," answered the nurse. "it will soon be over, and then he will be good."
    • 1862, The Dublin University Magazine, volume 60, page 92:
      When Briónes came the second day, expecting to find the Princess quite recovered, she forthwith fell into her tantrems at the sight of him.
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