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Webster 1913 Edition
Overween
Oˊver-ween′
,Verb.
T.
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
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen.
overween
,And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen.
Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Overween
OVERWEE'N
,Verb.
I.
1.
To think too highly; to think arrogantly or conceitedly.2.
To reach beyond the truth in thought; to think too favorably.