browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
overween |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Overween \O`ver*ween"\, v. t. [AS. oferw?nian. See {Over}, and {Ween}.] 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.
This work is licensed under a
