n (obsolete)land | Land (as opposed to the water).
n (obsolete|_|in general sense) A large contiguouslandmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See Continent|the Continent.
n Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelfs etc.
a Exercising self-restraint; controlled, temperate with respect to one's bodily needs or passions.