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{ Ovalbumin (ōvălbūmĭn), Ovalbumen (ōvălbūmĕn), } n. [Ovum + albumin.] (Physiol. Chem.) The albumin from white of eggs; egg albumin; -- in distinction from serum albumin. See .
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Ovaliform (�vălĭfôrm), a. [Oval + -form.] Having the form of an egg; having a figure such that any section in the direction of the shorter diameter will be circular, and any in the direction of the longer diameter will be oval.
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Ovally (?), adv. In an oval form.
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Ovant (?), a. [L. ovans triumphant, p. pr. of ovare to exult.] Exultant. [Obs.] Holland.
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{ Ovarian (?), Ovarial (?), } a. Of or pertaining to an ovary.
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Ovariole (?), n. (Zoöl.) One of the tubes of which the ovaries of most insects are composed.
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Ovariotomist (?), n. One who performs, or is skilled in, ovariotomy.
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Ovariotomy (?), n. [Ovarium + Gr. temnein to cut.] (Surg.) The operation of removing one or both of the ovaries; oöphorectomy.
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Ovarious (?), a. Consisting of eggs; as, ovarious food. [R.] Thomson.
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Ovaritis (?), n. [NL. See , and .] (Med.) Inflammation of the ovaries.
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Ovarium (?), n.; pl. L. Ovaria (#), E. Ovariums (#). [NL.] An ovary. See .
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Ovary (ōvȧr�), n.; pl. Ovaries (ōvȧrĭz). [NL. ovarium, fr. L. ovum egg: cf. F. ovaire. See .] 1. (Bot.) That part of the pistil which contains the seed, and in most flowering plants develops into the fruit. See Illust. of .
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2. (Zoöl. & Anat.) The essential female reproductive organ in which the ova are produced. See Illust. of .
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Ovate (?), a. [L. ovatus, from ovum egg. See .]
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1. Shaped like an egg, with the lower extremity broadest.
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2. (Bot.) Having the shape of an egg, or of the longitudinal section of an egg, with the broader end basal. Gray.
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Ovate-acuminate (?), a. Having an ovate form, but narrowed at the end into a slender point.
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Ovate-cylindraceous (?), a. Having a form intermediate between ovate and cylindraceous.
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Ovated (?), a. Ovate.
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Ovate-lanceolate (?), a. Having a form intermediate between ovate and lanceolate.
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Ovate-oblong (?), a. Oblong, with one end narrower than the other; ovato-oblong.
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Ovate-rotundate (?), a. Having a form intermediate between that of an egg and a sphere; roundly ovate.
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Ovate-subulate (?), a. Having an ovate form, but with a subulate tip or extremity.
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Ovation (?), n. [L. ovatio, fr. ovare to exult, rejoice, triumph in an ovation; cf. Gr. � to shout: cf. F. ovation.] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
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2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
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To rain an April of ovation round
Their statues. Tennyson.
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3. Especially: A prolonged applause for a person of group after a speech or performance.
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Coloq. standing ovation a prolonged applause during which the audience stands as a sign of special appreciation or admiration.
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Ovato-acuminate (?), a. Same as .
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Ovato-cylindraceous (?), a. Same as .
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Ovato-oblong (?), a. Same as .
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Ovato-rotundate (?), a. Same as .
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Oven (ŭv'n), n. [AS. ofen; akin to D. oven, OHG. ofan, ovan, G. ofen, Icel. ofn, Dan. ovn, Sw. ugn, Goth. aúhns, Gr. 'ipnos, Skr. ukhā pot.] A place arched over with brick or stonework, and used for baking, heating, or drying; hence, any structure, whether fixed or portable, which may be heated for baking, drying, etc.; esp., now, a chamber in a stove, used for baking or roasting.
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ovenbake v. t. to bake in an oven.
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Ovenbird (?), n. (Zoöl.) (a) Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests. (b) In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; -- called also golden-crowned thrush. (c) In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse.
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ovenware n. Heat-resistant dishware in which food can be cooked as well as served.
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Over (ōvẽr), prep. [AS. ofer; akin to D. over, G. über, OHG. ubir, ubar, Dan. over, Sw. öfver, Icel. yfir, Goth. ufar, L. super, Gr. yper, Skr. upari. √199. Cf. , , , , , , .] 1. Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.
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The mercy seat that is over the testimony. Ex. xxx. 6.
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Over them gleamed far off the crimson banners of morning. Longfellow.
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2. Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.
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Certain lakes . . . poison birds which fly over them. Bacon.
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3. Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.
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4. Above; -- implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen. Swift.
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5. Above in authority or station; -- implying government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; -- opposed to under.
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Thou shalt be over my house. Gen. xli. 40.
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I will make thee rules over many things. Matt. xxv. 23.
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Dost thou not watch over my sin ? Job xiv. 16.
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His tender mercies are over all his works. Ps. cxlv. 9.
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6. Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
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7. Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.
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8. Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars. “Over all this.” Chaucer.
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9. Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
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☞ Over, in poetry, is often contracted into o'er.
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☞ Over his signature (or name) is a substitute for the idiomatic English form, under his signature (name, hand and seal, etc.), the reference in the latter form being to the authority under which the writing is made, executed, or published, and not the place of the autograph, etc.
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Coloq. Over all (Her.), placed over or upon other bearings, and therefore hinding them in part; -- said of a charge. -- Coloq. Over one's head , Coloq. Over head and ears , beyond one's depth; completely; wholly; hopelessly; as, over head and ears in debt. -- Coloq. head over heels (a) completely; intensely; as, head over heels in love. [Colloq.] (b) in a tumbling manner; as, to fall head over heels down the stairs. (c) precipitously and without forethought; impulsively. -- Coloq. Over the left . See under . -- Coloq. To run over (Mach.), to have rotation in such direction that the crank pin traverses the upper, or front, half of its path in the forward, or outward, stroke; -- said of a crank which drives, or is driven by, a reciprocating piece.
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Over (?), adv. 1. From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.
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2. From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy. “We will pass over to Gibeah.” Judges xix. 12. Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over.
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3. From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.
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4. From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
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Good measure, pressed down . . . and running over. Luke vi. 38.
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5. Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over. “So over violent.” Dryden.
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He that gathered much had nothing over. Ex. xvi. 18.
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6. In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
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7. Completed; at an end; beyond the limit of continuance; finished; as, when will the play be over?. “Their distress was over.” Macaulay. “The feast was over.” Sir W. Scott.
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☞ Over, out, off, and similar adverbs, are often used in the predicate with the sense and force of adjectives, agreeing in this respect with the adverbs of place, here, there, everywhere, nowhere; as, the games were over; the play is over; the master was out; his hat is off.
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☞ Over is much used in composition, with the same significations that it has as a separate word; as in overcast, overflow, to cast or flow so as to spread over or cover; overhang, to hang above; overturn, to turn so as to bring the underside towards the top; overact, overreach, to act or reach beyond, implying excess or superiority.
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Coloq. All over . (a) Over the whole; upon all parts; completely; as, he is spatterd with mud all over. (b) Wholly over; at an end; as, it is all over with him. -- Coloq. Over again , once more; with repetition; afresh; anew. Dryden. -- Coloq. Over against , opposite; in front. Addison. -- Coloq. Over and above , in a manner, or degree, beyond what is supposed, defined, or usual; besides; in addition; as, not over and above well. “He . . . gained, over and above, the good will of all people.” L' Estrange. -- Coloq. Over and over , repeatedly; again and again. -- Coloq. To boil over . See under , v. i. -- Coloq. To come it over , Coloq. To do over , Coloq. To give over , etc. See under , , , etc. -- Coloq. To throw over , to abandon; to betray. Cf. To throw overboard, under .
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Over, a. 1. Upper; covering; higher; superior; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.
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2. Excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhaste, overreaction.
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over, adv. Excessively; too much or too greatly; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.
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Over, n. (Cricket) A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
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Overabound (?), v. i. To be exceedingly plenty or superabundant. Pope.
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overabundant adj. present in excess.
Syn. -- plethoric, rife.
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overachiever n. a student who attains higher standards than expected based on the IQ score.
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Overact (?), v. t. 1. To act or perform to excess; to exaggerate in acting; as, he overacted his part.
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2. To act upon, or influence, unduly. [Obs.]
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The hope of inheritance overacts them. Milton.
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Overact (?), v. i. To act more than is necessary; to go to excess in action. B. Jonson.
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Overaction (?), n. Performance to excess; exaggerated or excessive action.
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Overaffect (?), v. t. To affect or care for unduly. [Obs.] Milton.
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overaged adj. too old to be useful.
Syn. -- overage, superannuated.
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Overagitate (?), v. t. To agitate or discuss beyond what is expedient. Bp. Hall.
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Overall (?), adv. Everywhere. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Overalls (?), n. pl. 1. A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect them from soiling.
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2. Waterproof leggings. R. D. Blackmore.
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Overanxiety (?), n. The state of being overanxious; excessive anxiety.
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Overanxious (?), a. Anxious in an excessive or needless degree. -- Overanxiously, adv.
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overappraisal n. an appraisal that is too high.
Syn. -- overestimate, overestimation, overvaluation.
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Overarch (?), v. t. & i. To make or place an arch over; to hang over like an arch. “Brown with o'erarching shades.” Pope.
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overarching (?), a. 1. Forming an arch (over something).
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2. Dominating or overshadowing all other considerations.
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Over-arm (?), a. (Cricket, etc.) Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the shoulder. See . “An over-arm with a round-arm bowler.” R. A. Proctor.
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Overawe (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overawed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Overawing.] To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
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The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.
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Overawful (?), a. Awful, or reverential, in an excessive degree. [R.] Milton.
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Overbalance (?), v. t. 1. To exceed equality with; to outweigh. Locke.
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2. To cause to lose balance or equilibrium.
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Overbalance (?), n. Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent; as, an overbalance of exports. J. Edwards.
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Overbarren (?), a. Excessively barren.
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Overbattle (?), a. [Over + battle, a.] Excessively fertile; bearing rank or noxious growths. [Obs.] “Overbattle grounds.” Hooker.
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Overbear (?), v. t. 1. To bear down or carry down, as by excess of weight, power, force, etc.; to overcome; to suppress.
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The point of reputation, when the news first came of the battle lost, did overbear the reason of war. Bacon.
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Overborne with weight the Cyprians fell. Dryden.
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They are not so ready to overbear the adversary who goes out of his own country to meet them. Jowett (Thucyd. )
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2. To domineer over; to overcome by insolence.
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Overbear, v. i. To bear fruit or offspring to excess; to be too prolific.
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Overbearing, a. 1. Overpowering; subduing; repressing. I. Watts.
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2. Aggressively haughty; arrogant; domineering; tyrannical; dictatorial; insolent.
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--Overbearingly, adv. -- Overbearingness, n.
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Overbend (?), v. t. To bend to excess.
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Overbend, v. i. To bend over. [R.]
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Overbid (?), v. t. To bid or offer beyond, or in excess of. Dryden.
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Overbide (?), v. t. To outlive. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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Overblow (?), v. i. 1. To blow over, or be subdued. [R.] Spenser.
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2. (Mus.) To force so much wind into a pipe that it produces an overtone, or a note higher than the natural note; thus, the upper octaves of a flute are produced by overblowing.
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Overblow, v. t. 1. To blow away; to dissipate by wind, or as by wind.
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When this cloud of sorrow's overblown. Waller.
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2. To ascribe an unwarranted importance to.
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3. (Music) To blow into (a wind instrument) too strongly, so as to produce predominantly overtones.
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overblown, a. 1. Having been given more publicity than warranted; having had ascribed more importance than was justified; as, an overblown medical discovery.
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3. Bombastic, pretentious, or excessive; as, overblown rhetoric.
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Overboard (?), adv. Over the side of a ship; hence, from on board of a ship, into the water; as, to fall overboard.
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Coloq. To throw overboard , to discard; to abandon, as a dependent or friend. -- Coloq. To go overboard , to go to an extreme; to overdo; as, he went overboard at the buffet and got an upset stomach.
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Overboil (?), v. i. To boil over or unduly.
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Nor is discontent to keep the mind
Deep in its fountain, lest it overboil
In the hot throng. Byron.
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Overbold (?), a. Excessively or presumptuously bold; impudent. Shak. -- Overboldly, adv.
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Overbookish (?), a. Excessively bookish.
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Overbounteous, a. Bounteous to excess.
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Overbow (?), v. t. To bend or bow over; to bend in a contrary direction. [Obs.] Fuller.
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Overbreed (?), v. t. To breed to excess; as, the bulls were so huge and overbred no matador wanted to fight them.
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Overbrim (?), v. i. To flow over the brim; to be so full as to overflow. [R.]
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Overbrow (?), v. t. To hang over like a brow; to impend over. [Poetic] Longfellow.
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Did with a huge projection overbrow
Large space beneath. Wordsworth.
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Overbuild (?), v. t. 1. To build over. Milton.
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2. To build too much; to build beyond the demand.
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Overbuilt (?), a. Having too many buildings; as, an overbuilt part of a town.
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Overbulk (?), v. t. To oppress by bulk; to overtower. [Obs. & R.] Shak.
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Overburden (?), v. t. To load with too great weight or too much care, etc. Sir P. Sidney.
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Overburden, n. The waste which overlies good stone in a quarry. Raymond.
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Overburdensome (?), a. Too burdensome.
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Overburn (?), v. t. & i. To burn too much; to be overzealous.
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Over-busy (?), a. Too busy; officious.
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Overbuy (?), v. t. 1. To buy too much.
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2. To buy at too dear a rate. Dryden.
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Overcanopy (?), v. t. To cover as with a canopy. Shak.
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Overcapable (?), a. Too capable. [R.]
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Overcapable of such pleasing errors. Hooker.
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Overcare (?), n. Excessive care. Dryden.
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