Overween Definition
verb
(ergative) To think too highly or arrogantly of (oneself).
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To make or render arrogant and overweening.
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(proscribed) To overwhelm.
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Origin of Overween
From Middle English overwēnen (“To be presumptuous, be over-confident; presume”), from Old English oferwennan (“ang”) and Old English oferwenian (“to be proud, become insolent, or presumptuous”).
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