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Webster 1913 Edition


Overwork

Oˊver-work′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Overworked
or
Overwrought
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Overworking
.]
1.
To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much or too long; to tire excessively;
as, to
overwork
a horse
.
2.
To fill too full of work; to crowd with labor.
My days with toil are
overwrought
.
Longfellow.
3.
To decorate all over.

Oˊver-work′

,
Verb.
I.
To work too much, or beyond one’s strength.

O′ver-workˊ

,
Noun.
Work in excess of the usual or stipulated time or quantity; extra work; also, excessive labor.

Webster 1828 Edition


Overwork

OVERWORK'

,
Verb.
T.
To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much; to tire.