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overween

American

[oh-ver-ween] / ˌoʊ vərˈwin /

verb (used without object)

Archaic.

to be conceited or arrogant.

Other Word Forms

overweener

noun

Etymology

Origin of overween

1275–1325; Middle English overwenen; see over-, ween

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overween

Demetrius, thou dost overween in all; And so in this, to bear me down with braves.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster

Nothing, methinks, is to be seen On earth that does not overween.

From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by John Gay

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