overlade

[ oh-ver-leyd ]

/ ˌoʊ vərˈleɪd /

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verb (used with object), o·ver·lad·ed, o·ver·lad·en or o·ver·lad·ed, o·ver·lad·ing.

to overload (usually used in past participle overladen): a table overladen with rich food.

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Origin of overlade

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at over-, lade

Words nearby overlade

overissue, overjet, overjoy, overjoyed, overkill, overlade, overlaid, overland, overland mail, Overland Park, overland stage