overween

[ oh-ver-ween ]

verb (used without object)

, Archaic.

1. to be conceited or arrogant.

Other Words From

• over·weener noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overween¹

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

Example Sentences

I can more easily suppose that all the Sons of Genius "overween" in this direction.

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