OVERPOISE

Etymology

Noun

overpoise (uncountable)

(chiefly, figurative) That which outweighs; excessive weight.

Verb

overpoise (third-person singular simple present overpoises, present participle overpoising, simple past and past participle overpoised)

(obsolete) To exceed in importance, strength or value.

Synonym: outweigh

(obsolete) To place excessive weight on (someone or something).

Synonym: overburden

(obsolete) To throw (someone or something) off balance.

Synonym: overbalance

Source: Wiktionary


O`ver*poise", v. t.

Definition: To outweigh; to overbalance. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

O"ver*poise`, n.

Definition: Preponderant weight; a counterbalance. [R.] Mrs. Browning.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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