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   Overgrow (?), v. t. [imp. Overgrew (?); p. p. Overgrown (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Overgrowing.]
   
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   1. To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank; as, “dandelions have overgrown the lawn”.
   
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   The green . . . is rough and overgrown. Sir W. Scott.
   
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   2. To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. [Obs.] Mortimer. “O'ergrown with labor.”  Beau. & Fl.
   
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   [Usually in the past participle.]
   
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