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Overwent

Overgo \O`ver*go"\, v. t. [imp. Overwent; p. p. Overgone; p. pr. & vb. n. Overgoing.] [AS. oferg[=a]n.]

  1. To travel over. [R.]
    --Shak.

  2. To exceed; to surpass. [Obs.]
    --Sir P. Sidney.

  3. To cover. [Obs.]
    --Chapman.

  4. To oppress; to weigh down. [Obs.]
    --Shak.

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overwent

vb. (en-simple pastovergo)

Usage examples of "overwent".

I nearly overwent there, she smiled to herself, and pushed the drawer shut.