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overween

American  
[oh-ver-ween] / ˌoʊ vərˈwin /

verb (used without object)

Archaic.

  1. to be conceited or arrogant.

Other Word Forms

  • overweener noun

Etymology

Origin of overween

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

Example Sentences

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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 Webster, Noah

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

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

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