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Webster 1913 Edition


Overween

Oˊver-ween′

,
Verb.
T.
[AS.
oferwēnian
. See
Over
, and
Ween
.]
To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one’s own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to be egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume.
They that
overween
,
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Overween

OVERWEE'N

,
Verb.
I.
[seen is obsolete, except in composition. See the word.]
1.
To think too highly; to think arrogantly or conceitedly.
2.
To reach beyond the truth in thought; to think too favorably.