overween
Americanverb (used without object)
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Nothing, methinks, is to be seen On earth that does not overween.
From Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by Gay, John
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
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