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overween

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[oh-ver-ween] / ˌoʊ vərˈwin /

verb (used without object)

Archaic.
  1. to be conceited or arrogant.


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Etymology

Origin of overween

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


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

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

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

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