OVERWEENS

Verb

overweens

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overween

Source: Wiktionary


OVERWEEN

O`ver*ween", v. t. Etym: [AS. oferw. See Over, and Ween.]

Definition: To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. They that overween, And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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